Art Therapy
What is Art Therapy?
Art therapy or art psychotherapy is a creative method of expression, it is a form of psychotherapy that uses art as a therapeutic technique, Art materials such as paints, clay and paper are used as tools. These are used to communicate issues, emotions and feelings and can provide an insight into any conflicts that may be present. It is a creative method of expression used as a therapeutic technique.
For the best results, it's recommended that you just go with your first thoughts and remove any blocks or hesitations that may stop you from putting pen (or brush) to paper. Art therapy may focus on the creative art-making process itself, as therapy, or on the analysis of expression gained through an exchange of patient and therapist interaction.
Creative expression plays an important role in our development and in many cases has been found to assist in the recovery of mental distress. Arts therapies employ creative arts in a therapeutic setting with a trained therapist, with the aim of encouraging individuals to draw on their inner creative resources and express their feelings without necessarily using words. Art therapy can be a great way to work through things that may have previously held you back and can be conducted as:
- An individual session
- A group session
- A corporate group session
- Dance and drama
- Equine and pet therapy
- Dance therapy
- Drama Therapy
How can Art Therapy help?:
- Self-understanding, expression and exploration
- Increased well-being
- Supporting insight
- Improved relationships
- Creative expression
- Boosting confidence
- Relaxation and calming
Art therapy can be a great way to work through things that may have previously held you back and can be conducted as:
- An individual session
- A group session
- A corporate group session
- Dance and drama
- Equine and pet therapy
Drama therapy is a form of psychological therapy that applies acting and performance techniques within a therapeutic environment. The aim of drama therapy is to help those taking part to express themselves while helping to address difficult emotions in an indirect way.
Dance/Music therapy is a type of creative therapy that harnesses the communicative power of music to foster positive change. Versatile by nature, music therapy can be used for a range of issues including autism, dementia and anxiety.