About Neuro Art Therapy

Del Giacco Neuro-Art Therapy is a specific, developmental art therapy approach developed by Maureen Del Giacco to help individuals regenerate sensory systems in the brain through visual-spatial exercises, which can benefit those with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and learning disabilities by influencing brain regions related to emotion and cognition. The term "eric"  refers to ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), which contains publications on the therapy, including a 2009 paper by Eric Jacobson that references Del Giacco's work. 

What is Del Giacco Neuro-Art Therapy?

• Purpose:
  To regenerate the sensory system at a "decoding/encoding" level in the brain, supporting neuroplasticity to affect brain regions involved with emotion and cognition. 
• Methods:
  Uses developmental visual-spatial exercises and the Therapeutic Drawing Series (TDS). 
• Foundation:
  Supported by principles of neuroscience, particularly neuroplasticity, which is the brain's ability to change and adapt. 
• Application:
  Works to improve functions in the brain's limbic system, such as the amygdala and hippocampus. 

How it Helps

• Emotional & Cognitive Impact:
  Designed for direct effects on emotion and cognition, addressing issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. 
• Developmental Approach:
  The program is developmental and adjusted to individual client needs. 
• Neuroscience-Based:
  Leverages stimuli like color, abstract designs, and visual/motor movement to engage the brain in recovery. 

"Eric" in Context

• The references ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), where publications on Del Giacco's Neuro-Art Therapy are available.
• A specific paper found within the ERIC database, a 2009 final paper by Eric Jacobson titled "DAT Cognitive Art Therapy System," analyzes aspects of the DAT approach and its relationship to neuroplasticity, according to the U.S. Department of Education (https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED506081.pdf). 

In summary, Del Giacco Neuro-Art Therapy is a specialized art-based therapy linked to the ERIC database, not a direct person named "Eric," and it utilizes visual-spatial techniques grounded in neuroscience to promote healing and recovery. 

https://eric.ed.gov/?q=Del+giacco+Maureen&id=ED505742

Clinical Study of Neuro Art Therapy Nursing Home  

https://scholars.smwc.edu/bitstream/handle/20.500.12770/234/Rickles%2C%202018.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

https://eric.ed.gov/?q=Del+giacco+Maureen&id=ED527227

• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266578283_Holistic_Health_Care_and_Neuro-Art_Therapy/link/5eab0811299bf18b958a600a/download
• https://eric.ed.gov/?q=the+benefits+of+art+therapy&pg=2