Art therapy, a creative and expressive form of therapy, has been used as an artistic creative process in order to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being (American Art Therapy Association, 2013). The overall purpose of this process is to aid in healing. This includes someone expressing him or herself artistically, which helps them resolve any hidden issues and manage their behaviors and feelings. Art therapy covers a broad spectrum, such as drawing, coloring, painting, the use of pastels and chalk, sculpting, collages, mandalas, and more (American Art Therapy Association, 2013). It can be successfully applied to client with trauma, physical, emotional, mental, diseases and disorders. This includes managing behaviors and
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For instance, art therapy is deep rooted in England, where art education and developmental psychology are commonly practiced (Ostrowska, 2013). The term, art therapy, was coined in 1942 by the British artist, Adrian Hill, but the real father of art therapy is Edward Adamson (Ostrowska, 2013). Art therapy can benefit a wide variety of populations. Art therapy provides a certain amount of control, thus provides a sense of containment for clients (Art Therapy, 2007). It has also been discovered that art therapy is useful in uncovering unconscious material, as well as provide a non-verbal way for clients to verbalize and discuss the abuse. Art therapy has also been beneficial with reconnecting others through sharing one’s artistic expressions. Through the use of art therapy and creative expression, a person can reestablish that sense of connection and being to …show more content…
Art therapy allows adolescents to express these experiences, to verbally share or not share the content of their art products, and to respond to any interactions that the therapist might make about their creations. One reason art therapy is said to be an effective form of treatment for depression is because traditionally artist have been known to derive their inspiration from their emotions. It is not uncommon to create a masterpiece or work of art after suffering a loss or going through a painful event. Furthermore, art therapy can be a healing force for the body and the mind in part because the creative process helps release brain chemicals that fight depression. Research shows that art therapy can also improve your sense of well-being by reducing depression and
For instance, art therapy is deep rooted in England, where art education and developmental psychology are commonly practiced (Ostrowska, 2013). The term, art therapy, was coined in 1942 by the British artist, Adrian Hill, but the real father of art therapy is Edward Adamson (Ostrowska, 2013). Art therapy can benefit a wide variety of populations. Art therapy provides a certain amount of control, thus provides a sense of containment for clients (Art Therapy, 2007). It has also been discovered that art therapy is useful in uncovering unconscious material, as well as provide a non-verbal way for clients to verbalize and discuss the abuse. Art therapy has also been beneficial with reconnecting others through sharing one’s artistic expressions. Through the use of art therapy and creative expression, a person can reestablish that sense of connection and being to …show more content…
Art therapy allows adolescents to express these experiences, to verbally share or not share the content of their art products, and to respond to any interactions that the therapist might make about their creations. One reason art therapy is said to be an effective form of treatment for depression is because traditionally artist have been known to derive their inspiration from their emotions. It is not uncommon to create a masterpiece or work of art after suffering a loss or going through a painful event. Furthermore, art therapy can be a healing force for the body and the mind in part because the creative process helps release brain chemicals that fight depression. Research shows that art therapy can also improve your sense of well-being by reducing depression and