Expressive Arts Therapy is based on the Truth that humans have the capacity to create the life that they want and are capable of envisioning healthy goals and dreams that reflect their unique and authentic self.
Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Art therapy, sometimes called creative arts therapy or expressive arts therapy, encourages people to express and understand emotions through artistic expression and through the creative process. While some traditional art classes offer you guidance with drawing techniques and learning art skills; in art therapy, the expression of your inner world of images, feelings, thoughts, and ideas are the emphasis to the experience. Art therapy is a type of therapeutic technique rooted in the idea that creative expression can foster healing and mental well-being. As an expressive medium, art can be used to help people communicate, overcome stress, and explore different aspects of their own personalities.
Therapeutic art is a powerful tool that can be used to unlock the power of the subconscious mind, allowing a person to Release pain, Process emotions, Find clarity and meaning to their feelings.
It is based on the belief that the creative process involved in 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.
An art therapist may use a variety of art methods including drawing, painting, sculpture, and collage with people ranging from young children to the elderly. Those who have experienced emotional trauma, physical violence, domestic abuse, anxiety, depression, and other psychological issues can benefit from expressing themselves creatively. Whatever your reasons are, Art is a therapeutic way to help you feel relaxed.
I like to incorporate other energy and holistic practices to complement the healing process through activities like Sound therapy, meditation, reiki, chakra aligning, mantras, chants, and yoga.
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