What is Art Therapy?
- Art therapy is a specialized counselling modality that involves individuals using art materials in a variety of diverse ways to support their self-expression, gain insights, and move information from the inner subconscious realm to the outer conscious realm.
- Art therapy is a therapeutic modality that engages both mind and body in the therapeutic work.
- It is visual language (language that does not rely upon written or oral presentations).
- It is accessible, highly effective, evidence based and easy to start.
- Art therapy holds the capacity for deep complexity and refined simplicity.
- Art therapy supports meaning-making through metaphoric symbols, narratives, abstract and expressive imagery.
- Art therapy is facilitated with a trained Art Therapist who can help deepen the process, support emotional exploration and growth, while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.