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Art Therapy
Art therapy is a relatively new human service profession in the field of psychotherapy. It is a profession that is described by the American Art Therapy Association as the therapeutic use of art making within a professional relationship, by people who experience illness, trauma or challenges in living and by people who seek personal development. Through creating art and reflecting on the art process and product people can experience increased awareness of self and others, can better cope with distressing symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences, enhance cognitive abilities and enjoy the life-enhancing process of making art. The art therapist has an understanding of the art experience from a psychological and aesthetic perspective and assists clients in a building internal sense of self-awareness through their artwork and personal reactions to the work.
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Art Therapy
Creative Healing Process
As an artist, you express yourself through the creative process. Art therapy takes that one step further. Art therapy encourages children, adolescents and adults with mental, emotional or physical problems to explore their emotions, concerns and experiences by painting, drawing, designing, sculpting, crafting, performing, and writing.
Art therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well being of individuals of all ages. It is based on the belief that the creative process of artistic self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and achieve insight. |
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| Art therapy integrates the fields of human development, visual art (drawing, painting, sculpture, and other art forms), and the creative process with models of counseling and psychotherapy. Art therapy is used with children, adolescents, adults, older adults, groups, and families to assess and treat the following: anxiety, depression, and other mental and emotional problems and disorders; substance abuse and other addictions; family and relationship issues; abuse and domestic violence; social and emotional difficulties related to disability and illness; trauma and loss; physical, cognitive, and neurological problems; and psychosocial difficulties related to medical illness. Art therapy programs and art therapists are found in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, public, social service, and community agencies, wellness centers, educational institutions, businesses, and private practices. |
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The expressive art therapies help people express their feelings about serious emotional and physical trauma. They also provide opportunities for caregivers to express their concerns and share positive time with their loved ones.
Benefits:
- Explore personal potential and problems through non-verbal and verbal expression.
- Gain insight, unblock and move forward.
- Reconcile emotional conflicts.
- Foster self-awareness, personal growth and wellness.
- Stimulate mental and physical activity.
- Channel anger and relieve depression.
- Grieve, cope, reminisce and adapt.
We believe that a unique ability to connect our inner and outer worlds to help people it is through the Art Therapy. |
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Information on this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified health care provider.
Please consult your health care provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition or ways in which to use alternative medicine. |
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