“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~ Pablo Picasso
Why is art therapy important?
it is a way to improve one’s emotional state or mental well-being. It can be used to relieve stress or tension, or it can be used as a mode of self-discovery.
Art Therapy
A form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
What is aRt?
What is therapy?
Art Therapist :
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"Using their skills of assessment and interpretation, they understand and plan the appropriateness of materials applicable to the client’s therapeutic needs.”
Who can use art therapy?
* work in a wide range of settings including: hospitals, clinics, public and community agencies, wellness centers, educational institutions.
* blend the fields of human development, visual art, counseling and psychotherapy
* work with all age groups
Conclusion :
"Art can permeate the very deepest part of us, where no words exist."
— Eileen Miller
helps improve various mental and pysical symptoms including, reducing pain, anxiety, and tension. It can be beneficial to those who have mental disorders, severe or light emotional abuse, cancer, post traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), people who are bipolar, and a variety of other serious ailments.
it can be especially beneficial to children as younger people are usually less capable and less comfortable expressing themselves via words.