Every listening is a door to healing. T.REST ART THERAPY STUDIO, a mind therapy studio. On a tired day by art therapist

“Being in this era…it’s a bit tiring.”

In the era of social trends that come quickly and go quickly Starting to develop continuously in every aspect. This causes people today to compete with each other in order to be successful. until unconscious stress They often put pressure on themselves with the words, “At this age, I must have this thing of my own.” These words have created wounds, pain, and weakened the minds of many people in society. Until I ended up seeing a psychiatrist.

“Nowadays, people in society are more at risk of depression.”

The above sentence for us cannot be exaggerated. With technology that is starting to come quickly Social trends that are becoming more serious People are beginning to play a role in the internet world widely, having freedom and freedom of thought. This causes many times words that are not well filtered. Sent to the recipient of this message It causes the feelings of the listener to be undermined. Including having to compete with others in order to survive in society. It makes us neglect the importance of our own mental health. But if you realize it quickly It can be treated quickly. and deal with it in time. If we are late in realizing this, we may fall into difficult times that we may never be able to cope with.

For this reason That’s why iwelty came to this place ‘T.REST ART THERAPY STUDIO’, an art therapy studio (Art Therapy) that is like a space for us to try and explore ourselves. Through the perspective of works of art which is more than just a word “Art for relaxation” because here we will try to learn about ourselves. Know your emotions and discuss problems with art therapist ‘ May-Thitaree Arunwet’, 28 years old, a petite woman whose face is always smiling. Art without limits of gender, age, occupation, including various forms of problems. The surrounding atmosphere is filled with lush green trees that are not too tall or too big. Next to the main road of Thonburi. The interior is decorated with clean white walls that are pleasing to the eye.

T.REST ART THERAPY STUDIO is located at Wongwian Yai, Thonburi side, hidden under a small house covered with trees. Next to the main road where cars pass by. Surrounding area It is a big tall building. It can be said to be a wonderful place hidden beneath the chaotic city. But when exploring around I wondered where the name T.REST came from. Ready to turn and see the logo of the shop, which has the shape of a large blue circle with the letter T (T) cut in the middle.

When returning to the beginning Mr. May told us that he graduated with a degree in psychology. and have the intention of wanting to study further Therefore, I came to study in the field of art therapy. who do not want to study to become an art therapist But I want to study something that can help me understand myself more. Helps you solve more problems yourself.

“Once we started studying, we saw that it was useful. These things can benefit us. Look at the broader picture We can bring this to others. How can you help others? So that’s the reason I want to work here. The cause works here. It’s like having a question: Where do we have to act in Thai society? It’s rare for people to open up about working with mental health. There is quite a bit of space around mental health. different from abroad And we want to work with a variety of groups. It coincided with the fact that we had problems with regular work before. So I feel like there is only one path where we can do whatever we dream of. is to open your own studio,” Khun May tells us about the beginning of opening this art therapy studio.

“T.Rest when thinking is very difficult. The idea came from the logo first. My heart at that time wanted it to be a circle first in terms of shape. Circles are anything but fixed. In therapy, circles are like the circle of life. And we felt that we wanted to add our own name to T (Thitaree) and when we put them together it became a tree. (circle + letter T) and we sit and think further. We wanted it to be like a resting place, so we added the word Rest. When put together it becomes T.Rest, which means a place to stay. And in another way, it can be seen that the letter T is like a tree. Because the studio is surrounded by trees. Because we want the atmosphere for people who come to not feel stressed. Because many people think that when they come to therapy they must be stressed. Living in a narrow, opaque room, we want everyone to feel like they’re not here for therapy. But come stay at home.”

Art is not relaxation. But it’s just one tool that helps people open up and share their problems.

Coming to the Workshop stage, this time we tried to make a Re•tie, which is to tie cloth, rope, and yarn on a rope stretched on a square canvas in order to explore and understand the overall picture of our relationship (Your Relationships) from past experience Focus on the present perspective To lead to good planning in the future We at that time were in the process of searching for answers to life. So we received the word to do this workshop.

Ms. May calmly explained to us how each step works. For us, it is considered a new and unique therapy activity that has never been done before. We choose each color of fabric we want. and the decorations you like in moderation The atmosphere at that time was nothing but emptiness. Ms. May sat quietly in the back, allowing herself to spend 60 minutes with herself. Each color of cloth used has a meaning from the present, past, and future, respectively. There was both pressure and stress because we were not good at art. and have never done an activity like this Therefore, the question arose: “Is art really relaxation?” Khun May replied to us that

“Art is more than just relaxation. Actually, if we talk about art A person who is good at art You probably think of it as relaxation. But if you use this word to speak to someone who is not good at it. or not familiar with will be seen as stressed Because of the art that we have been cultivated with You have to draw it beautifully. You have to draw correctly and you have to score. Therefore, we think that art is not a relaxation for some people. If art has a framework and rules, but when you put the word therapy at the end, Treatment is not fixed. Therapy is about getting to know each other. Go in and understand that person because that person can be anyone. The word anyone can be anyone. It means that everyone has individuality. Everyone is different. There is no fixed format. So when we add the word therapy after art So it became Making art has no wrong, no right, no clear form. Everyone can express themselves through art differently.”

There isn’t a single sentence that can’t be further from the truth. Because after a period of time From people who sit and put pressure on their own performance He became more relaxed after discussing his problems with Ms. May. Dare to open your heart in telling problems that have occurred in the past. and the present that we are facing for people who are not close to us to listen May not go into much depth about the problem. But only a few sentences of Mr. May spoke to us. It makes you feel like you’ve unlocked something inside your mind.

This place is not just for us to sit and make art. But this place has “therapists” who help open the door of our hearts to welcome good things. If we keep tying each color of cloth without talking to Ms. May Will Khun May really understand the problems that are hidden in our work? Instead, we learned all about the problems with each piece of fabric from observation. and further discussion of our problems and stories

As a participant in the treatment We all have the same problems as many others, from the pressure of our jobs, our lifestyles, and the desire to succeed like many people dream of. But many times dreams And what you think is often hindered by many social factors. until it caused a state of stress

“At this age There’s a lot of time to do things. I don’t see the need to hurry and do it all.”

A sentence that Ms. May spoke to us during a difficult situation in our lives. It allows us to precipitate our thoughts on something. and turn around to love yourself and know your own worth more

For us, if we talk about this work of art. It must be said that this is not the main factor that makes us have better mental health, but it is “Mr. May, the art therapist” who gives us good mental health. Unlocked the problems that were in my heart and resolved them. Miss May will keep an eye on you. Listen to our problems attentively It’s like the problem is a family matter. Ms. May will sit and listen quietly. before giving in-depth advice And help release things from the past that have an effect on our minds that may affect the future.

Therefore, the words “art” and “psychology” can be combined to learn about each person’s story. Like Khun May told us and the team that

“We are talking about psychology and art. Psychology is the study of human behavior. No matter what humans do, it’s all psychology. So you can have any problem. Because everyone has their own problems. But this time, the tool that each person uses is art. We use art in solving those problems, in pondering, or in finding answers to those problems. Asked what things can be used with this tool? Must answer that it can be used in every matter. But it depends on which perspective to use, how deep to use it, how to use it to explore. or used to go in and edit, manage, but differences or specialness There may be an additional point. Anything can become art. It’s not just about painting. Maybe modeling clay, tying rope, folding paper, or maybe sticking leaves on it. This can also be art. Like in everyday life It has a variety of stories. Various human behaviors Art therefore will answer the question in the sense that We can use art to address many of those behaviors.”

Treatment is a matter close to our heart that we want to promote and become a normal part of society.

After the activity is finished Causing us to realize the truth and helps to improve the mental state However, our society still views therapy as a sensitive matter. and was considered sick and therefore treated Indeed, therapy It’s that we get to explore our own identities. I want this to be something close to my heart. that can be done in everyday life Just like we spend our lives waking up, working, and sleeping every day.

“Art therapy or anything related to the mind May sees it as something that should be done every day. Act like everyday life You don’t have to wait until you encounter something difficult before starting to do it. If we accumulate, we do a little bit every day. These are things that wellness has to learn to keep up with your own emotions. Hear the voice of your own needs Know the problems you are facing. It’s just that we keep exploring ourselves, exploring our feelings. Explore what happened Then make it similar to everyday life, like we normally eat, sleep, and work. We might add this into the orbit as well. You may not need to take an expensive course. But just find time to be with yourself.”

“We want to have this space like a place to stay. We received this place from what we studied. So we want to pass it on. And it connects to the fact that we want it to be something that can easily happen in everyday life. You don’t want to spend a lot of money doing this often. May is sure no one wants to spend money on therapy. Or treat it? Everyone wants to spend their money on shopping and traveling, so we set prices where you can keep coming, keep coming, making it a place where people can do this without it being too much of a hassle.”

At this point the conversation was going smoothly. We asked Khun May: And how much problem do you have to have before you can come in for treatment? Or you can come in for advice…. Because we believe that each person’s problems are different. Some people may think that the problems encountered are minor. But another part may see it as a big deal. Khun May then proceeded to tell the story.

“For those who come, there are problems ranging from very small issues to very big issues, but we probably haven’t determined whose issues are big or small. It should be the perspective of the person who comes for treatment. If it’s considered a problem then it makes him feel uncomfortable. It is assumed that you are able to come in and chat in order to resolve this matter. So May sees that problems, no matter how big or small, It depends on each person. But it might be a little more complicated, it would be a patient with depression. Or is it bipolar? or other mental illnesses also come to receive services But this group of people must see a doctor. and must take medicine regularly Eat to be calm first. But there may be some people who begin to feel unsteady and uneasy. But as I said, if you know that you are starting to become unstable, But I really don’t want to go to that point. It is to come and check yourself. Check the problem first. It helps.”

And if we talk about Khun May’s Workshop, it can be seen that there will be a different format between the private workshop, the activities we did, and the Individual session. Khun May explained to us that

“Private workshop will be one thing that is different from other places. Because many people will think that a workshop means an activity that is done with a lot of people. But from May’s point of view We much prefer individual therapy sessions. We felt that we could condense the workshop into individual sessions. The difference that we see is You will focus on yourself. Because sometimes when there are other people around, there will be jealousy of one’s appearance. There is a comparison. This makes you less able to be yourself than when you’re alone. Work when you’re alone Or the things you say when you’re alone. It will be true in the sense that you don’t have to worry about anything. May also sees that this is one thing that she would like people to try and experience.”

“Individual session, long therapy That is, in-depth therapy, which May actually does mainly here. People who have problems come to do it long term. The good thing is that you will be able to solve that problem. including being able to understand oneself as a whole Because one problem can affect our identity in every dimension. So you can see yourself in other dimensions and perform better in the long run.”

Coming to the workshop this time with Ms. May. In addition to smearing our feelings through colorful canvases, we also get to “explore our own minds” through works of art. and talk with a professional therapist who will help us unlock the things that are stuck in our hearts. Hopefully, this workshop will help many people to explore themselves from the past, present, and future through weaving stories. through works of art with an art therapist We believe that everyone’s serious problems will definitely be resolved soon.

“When words are medicine Listening is healing.”

At present, therapy or seeing a doctor may be viewed negatively But there are many sectors. including people in society who are ready to accept and open your mind to taking care of your health and saw that coming in to heal one’s own mind Is another way to help us have physical health. Good mental health through consulting with experts while exploring your own mind each day. No one is perfect. And the effort you make is always valuable. No matter what the result is. You’ve done your best. Many times the world may not be as you wish. But I want everyone to believe that As long as this life continues the desire we want Soon it will come to fruition one day, just like T.REST ART THERAPY STUDIO and Khun May-Thitaree Arunwet who opened this studio. to be a consultant and has come to unlock the minds of everyone

T.REST ART THERAPY STUDIO is like another place to learn the mind. Not a hospital It’s not an uncomfortable place. But this place is like a key hidden in the heart. Waiting for us to bring these keys to unlock the heavy matter. Through storytelling on “works of art” and “counseling” through art therapists who will listen. And hold our little hearts while we’re here.
When are you tired of yourself? Try unlocking this door. Then come meet a good story waiting for everyone to explore their own minds. Pass by this small house covered in greenery. With a little woman who will always listen to us. T.REST ART THERAPY STUDIO, a space for healing the mind That leads us to find the answer on those days when we feel lost from life.