Art therapy

Art therapy

Art therapy which is also known as creative arts therapy and expressive arts therapy is a therapeutic way in which arts are used to improve mental health. They are also used to treat several psychological disorders. During counseling, speech is used as a medium. But in the case of Art therapy, arts are used as a medium to express the hidden emotions like anger, sorrow, guilt, etc.,

Art therapy could be used on people in any kind of age group from child to adult. It is given as individual therapy and also group therapy according to the Convenience.

To take part in Art therapy we don’t need any kind of artistic skills. Anyone without any previous experience could take part in this therapy.

There are several methods of art therapy. It comprises drawing, painting, making a collage, etc., Using crayons, paints, clay all are part of art therapy. painting Mandala is also very relaxing and an important component in Art therapy. In dance movement therapy, dance movements are used in a therapeutic manner to reduce the stress inside. In Music therapy, listening to music, singing song, and playing musical instruments helps us a lot. Art therapy is very effective in people who are in a deaddiction center and people who have previously experienced a Trauma. They are very helpful in adults who have experienced abuse during their childhood. Art therapy is nowadays fastly growing and is used in many places.