Within the last few years, especially, society has started to recognize the necessity of prioritizing our mental health. Feeling good about ourselves, our accomplishments, relationships, and where we fit into the world is as important as staying active, eating well, and attending regular checkups with your dentist and physician. One trend that’s been gaining more…
The Canadian Association of Art Therapy describes art therapy as a combination of psychotherapy and the creative process. The goal of art therapy is to enable understanding, self-reflection, and communication through the use of imagery, shape, and colour. Through art therapy, a participant may be able to discover or express emotions otherwise unknown or suppressed….
The Canadian Association of Art Therapy defines art therapy as combining “…the creative process and psychotherapy, facilitating self-exploration and understanding. Using imagery, colour, and shape as part of this creative therapeutic process, thoughts and feelings that would otherwise be difficult to articulate can be expressed.” Art therapy commonly consists of drawing and painting in every imaginable…
As the saying goes, “Art is you being free from all the world’s heaviness.” The education and awareness surrounding art therapy have grown exponentially over the past decade. More and more people are curiously researching the psychological aspects of music, dancing, drama, and other visual arts on the human brain. They have been proven to…