Expressive Arts Therapy
It can help people cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and other challenges. It does not require prior skill or experience in the arts, but openness to self-expression. It is led by a therapist who helps the client communicate and understand their feelings and experiences through the arts.
These therapies and others that utilize self-expression in treatment are also called “expressive therapies”. Expressive arts therapies are defined as the use of art, music, drama, dance/movement, poetry/creative writing, bibliotherapy, play, and sandplay.
Creative arts therapy uses the relationship between the patient and therapist in the context of the artistic process as a dynamic force for change. A therapist will offer you a safe, non-judgmental space to help you explore what you’re feeling and how that’s reflected in your creations.
Benefits of Expressive Arts Therapy
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Supports Emotional and Mental Wellbeing: It can help people cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and other challenges.
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No Prior Skill Required: It does not require prior skill or experience in the arts, but openness to self-expression.
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Versatility: It can be applied in psychotherapy and counseling with individuals of all ages.
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Safe Space for Self-Expression: A therapist will offer you a safe, non-judgmental space to help you explore what you’re feeling and how that’s reflected in your creations.
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Dynamic Force for Change: Creative arts therapy uses the relationship between the patient and therapist in the context of the artistic process as a dynamic force for change.