Art Therapy ~
Arts Therapy is a form of psychotherapy utilising creative modalities, including visual art-making, music, drama, and dance/movement, within a therapeutic relationship to improve and inform physical, mental and emotional well-being.
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Arts therapies are traditionally based on psychoanalytic or psychodynamic principles, and most art and arts therapists utilise varied practice-based and evidence-based theoretical frameworks in their work.
How it works.
Expressive Arts Therapies can be practiced with individuals as well as groups.
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Arts therapies differ from traditional art-making or performance in that the emphasis is on the process of creating and meaning-making, rather than on the end product.
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The arts therapies can help people to resolve conflicts, develop interpersonal skills, manage behaviour, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and achieve insight.
Art therapy can encourage clients to:
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express feelings that may be difficult to verbalise
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explore their imagination and creativity
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develop healthy coping skills and focus
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improve self-esteem and confidence
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identify and clarify issues and concerns
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increase communication skills
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share in a safe nurturing environment
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improve motor skills and physical co-ordination
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identify blocks to emotional expression and personal growth.​
