# Art for Soul – ציור לנפש

> Art therapy practice by Michal Bogin Finberg (מיכל בוגין פינברג), an experienced art therapist based in Israel. She combines art therapy with Focusing (body-oriented listening) to help children, adolescents, and adults navigate emotional challenges. The website is available in Hebrew (default) and English.

## Languages

- **Hebrew (default):** All pages at `https://artforsoul.co.il/...`
- **English:** All pages at `https://artforsoul.co.il/en/...`

## About the Therapist

Michal Bogin Finberg holds degrees in art from Beit Berl College and art therapy from the University of Haifa, psychotherapy training (psychoanalytic approach) from HALPBA, parent guidance from Tel Aviv University, and Focusing certification from the International Focusing Institute in New York. She taught art therapy at Lesley College and Beit Berl. She currently practices privately, lectures, and supervises art therapists.

- [About (Hebrew)](https://artforsoul.co.il/about) | [About (English)](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/about)

## Art Therapy Services

- [Art Therapy Overview](https://artforsoul.co.il/therapy) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/therapy): What is art therapy, how change happens through art, and the role of verbal processing alongside creative work
- [Therapy Demo](https://artforsoul.co.il/therapy/demo) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/therapy/demo): Step-by-step walkthrough of an actual art therapy process with a 50-year-old client
- [Art Therapy & Focusing](https://artforsoul.co.il/therapy/focus) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/therapy/focus): How Focusing (Eugene Gendlin's method) integrates with art therapy and psychotherapy
- [Art Therapy for Children](https://artforsoul.co.il/therapy/children) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/therapy/children): Why art therapy is effective for children, treatment goals, and how colors express emotion in children's drawings
- [Q&A about Art Therapy](https://artforsoul.co.il/therapy/qa) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/therapy/qa): Frequently asked questions — what art therapy is, who it's for, which conditions benefit most (low self-esteem, ADHD, eating disorders, aggression, depression, and more)

## Articles on Art & Therapy

- [Learning to See Drawings](https://artforsoul.co.il/therapy/learning-to-see) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/therapy/learning-to-see): The art of observing and interpreting drawings — a therapist's approach to understanding visual expression
- [Understanding Your Child Through Drawing](https://artforsoul.co.il/therapy/understand-child) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/therapy/understand-child): How parents can understand their children's inner world through the development of their drawings
- [When the Drawing Speaks from Within](https://artforsoul.co.il/therapy/drawing-speaks) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/therapy/drawing-speaks): A personal essay on art as therapy and the power of visual expression when words fall short
- [Doodles, Drawing & Self-Confidence](https://artforsoul.co.il/therapy/doodles-and-confidence) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/therapy/doodles-and-confidence): Why doodling and drawing are crucial for children's self-esteem, identity formation, and emotional development
- [Interpreting Drawings in Art Therapy](https://artforsoul.co.il/therapy/interpreting-drawings) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/therapy/interpreting-drawings): How drawings are observed and interpreted in art therapy — listening to the child's soul through drawing with a developmental perspective
- [Figure Drawing Development in Children](https://artforsoul.co.il/therapy/figure-drawing-development) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/therapy/figure-drawing-development): How children's figure drawing develops from first shapes through the tadpole figure to complex characters, and why not to teach children to draw
- [Art Therapy for Adults](https://artforsoul.co.il/therapy/adults) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/therapy/adults): Art therapy for adults — bypassing verbal thinking, connecting with the inner world through creation, integrating developmental observation and Focusing

## Products

- [הספר "נא לא להפריע, אני מצייר" — ספר על טיפול באמנות וציורי ילדים](https://artforsoul.co.il/book) | [English: "Do Not Disturb, I'm Drawing" — Art Therapy Book on Children's Drawings](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/book): ספר על התפתחות ציורי ילדים והמשמעויות הרגשיות של הציור בהקבלה להתפתחות הגרפית־מוטורית, מתוך נקודת מבט של טיפול באמנות. מיועד להורים, לאנשי חינוך, למטפלים באמנות ולאנשי טיפול. הספר מציע גם מפתח להבנת עולמו הרגשי של המבוגר. An art therapy book about children's drawing development from age 1.5 to 6, the emotional meaning of each graphic-motor stage, and insights into the emotional worlds of children and adults. Intended for parents, educators, art therapists, and other mental health professionals. Published in Hebrew, English (Columbia University Press), German, and Chinese. Digital edition: 42 ILS. Printed edition: 89 ILS plus 20 ILS shipping.
- [Focus into the Soul Cards](https://artforsoul.co.il/cards) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/cards): 42 therapeutic cards with a guide booklet for emotional exploration, self-discovery, and personal development. Available in Hebrew and English. Cards: 150 ILS plus 20 ILS shipping. Printed + digital book/cards bundle: 189 ILS plus 20 ILS shipping.

## Services

- [Focused Depth Meeting](https://artforsoul.co.il/depth-meeting) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/depth-meeting): A focused 1.5-hour session combining art therapy, Focusing, and Focus into the Soul cards, plus a 30-minute follow-up meeting. For anyone at a crossroads seeking clarity and direction. 500 ILS per session.

## Additional Pages

- [Lectures & Workshops](https://artforsoul.co.il/lectures) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/lectures): Lectures for parents, educators, and therapists based on the book, plus experiential art workshops
- [האומץ להיות פשוט — סדנאות למטפלים](https://artforsoul.co.il/workshops-for-therapists) | [English: The Courage to Be Simple — Workshops for Therapists](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/workshops-for-therapists): סדנאות חווייתיות למטפלים ולאנשי מקצוע להעמקת הנוכחות, ההקשבה והאמון בתהליך באמצעות צורות ראשוניות, יצירה וקלפים טיפוליים. Experiential workshops that deepen therapeutic presence, listening and trust through primary forms, creative work and therapeutic cards.
- [Publications & Reviews](https://artforsoul.co.il/publications) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/publications): Media coverage, professional reviews, and testimonials about therapy, depth meetings, lectures, workshops, therapeutic cards, and the book
- [Products Overview](https://artforsoul.co.il/products) | [English](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/products): Overview of all available products

## Contact

- Phone: 054-4992066
- Email: michal@artforsoul.co.il
- [Contact Form (Hebrew)](https://artforsoul.co.il/contact) | [Contact Form (English)](https://artforsoul.co.il/en/contact)