What is Art/Expressive
Therapy?
“Through creating art and reflecting on the art products and processes,
people can increase awareness of self and others; cope with symptoms, stress,
and traumatic experiences; enhance cognitive abilities; and enjoy the life-affirming
pleasures of making art” -American Art Therapy Association
Dr. Sherri Webb - Intro to Expressive Therapy YouTube Video
When Words Do
Not Speak
“It can be difficult to open up to a complete stranger about your deepest and
darkest emotions. Sometimes, we are taught to suppress our emotions and put on
a blank face, even when experiencing inner turmoil. In art therapy, words are
not always necessary.” -Douglas Mitchell
For more information visit Art Therapy as Treatment for Depression
Benefits??
Art Therapy Helps Express Emotions -- It can be hard to express painful feelings
or memories, especially if we feel hopeless or worthless. Art therapy helps us release emotions that might be too painful to express
in words.
Art Therapy and Feelings of Depression -- Sometimes we feel so confused we’re not sure
what we’re feeling. Art therapy can help us make sense of our feelings and
provide hope and clarity at what can be a very dark, lonely time.
Art therapy can help depression by providing
an outlet to express feelings that may be hard to say!
Why use Art Therapy?
-- Taps into your creativity
-- Communication that is non-threatening
-- YOU have control!
You don't have to be a great artist to participate and benefit from art therapy.
The goal? For YOU to express what YOU are feeling.
Often people find they express things in their art that they had forgotten or repressed.
What can
YOU do?!
- Art
- Music
- Dance
- Photography
- Paint
- Sing
- Write
- Act
- And much more.
Find your voice!
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