Expressive Arts Therapy
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It can help people cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and other challenges. It does not require prior skill or experience in the arts, but openness to self-expression. It is led by a therapist who helps the client communicate and understand their feelings and experiences through the arts.
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These therapies and others that utilize self-expression in treatment are also called “expressive therapies”. Expressive arts therapies are defined as the use of art, music, drama, dance/movement, poetry/creative writing, bibliotherapy, play, and sandplay.
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Creative arts therapy uses the relationship between the patient and therapist in the context of the artistic process as a dynamic force for change. A therapist will offer you a safe, non-judgmental space to help you explore what you’re feeling and how that’s reflected in your creations.
Benefits of Expressive Arts Therapy
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Supports Emotional and Mental Wellbeing: It can help people cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and other challenges.
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No Prior Skill Required: It does not require prior skill or experience in the arts, but openness to self-expression.
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Versatility: It can be applied in psychotherapy and counseling with individuals of all ages.
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Safe Space for Self-Expression: A therapist will offer you a safe, non-judgmental space to help you explore what you’re feeling and how that’s reflected in your creations.
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Dynamic Force for Change: Creative arts therapy uses the relationship between the patient and therapist in the context of the artistic process as a dynamic force for change.