Art therapy is a body-based practice that uses creativity and psychotherapy to explore and transform internal emotional experiences. It offers an alternative language — an implicit, nonverbal way of processing difficult emotions, integrating past experiences, and reconnecting with possibility.
Art therapy can create a felt sense of safety — space to reimagine, to reconnect with parts of yourself that may have become disconnected, and to be present with what arises.
Art therapy can create a felt sense of safety — space to reimagine, to reconnect with parts of yourself that may have become disconnected, and to be present with what arises.
Who is this for?
For anyone willing to engage in therapy, regardless of age or creative background. No art making experience is needed. This approach can be helpful for those living with the effects of trauma.
What do different materials facilitate?
Each material used in therapy has unique qualities (clay, pastels, inks, fabric, drawing tools, paper
Each material used in therapy has unique qualities (clay, pastels, inks, fabric, drawing tools, paper