“Every child is an artist; the problem is how to be one after growing up” – Picasso
Art therapy is a technique engrained in the idea that creative expression can foster remedial and mental well-being.
Art, either creating it or viewing others’ art, is used to help people explore emotions, develop self-awareness, cope with stress, boost self-worth, and work on social skills.
We use Art Therapy as a tool to overcome mental illness, medical illness, grief and depression. The purpose of Art Therapy is to help an individual heal and express through non-verbal means. We help an individual to undertake a journey of self-discovery, personal fulfilment, empowerment and pain management (both emotional and physical) all of which finally give relief and relaxation.
In our experience, Art Therapy along with Music Therapy give great results especially with small children who can’t verbally express themselves.
The Remarkable Power of Art Therapy and its benefits;
- Self-expression and Self Discovery.
- Reflection and Creativity
- Control, Relaxation and relief.
- Communication and Catharsis.
- Personal fulfilment and Empowerment.
- Helps in exploring changes, confusion, anxiety, relationships and beliefs.
- Increases mental and emotional well-being.
- Encourages non-verbal communication which other therapies may not.
- Provides an alternative means of ‘voicing’ emotions, assisting people who struggle to express how they feel.
- Increases self-esteem by allowing us to ‘create from the soul’. In seeing their own creation, both adults and children alike take pride in the beauty of their achievement.
We at Society for Complementary Therapies work with different therapy tools few of which are –