Jaroslava Sickova-Fabrici is an active sculptor, working in collaboration with her husband Jan in Slovakia and around the world. Prof. Sickova founded the field of arts therapy in Slovakia. She lectures, at Commenius University the pedagogic department, participates in international conferences, leads workshops, and has published several books including Art Therapy. She cofounded a nonproift organizations Terra terapeutica, art therapy in Slovakia. She Works in art therapy since 1984 and is planning a new project Rebirth this summer.

In our episode with Jaroslava, we talk about art therapy, it’s effects on adults & kids with disabilities, how she can diagnose her patients without words and what art can mean for society as a whole. Enjoy!