The Healing Power of Art Therapy

Healing trough art is something more and more therapists consider including in their practice. And time and time again, its practice shows: using arts in therapy is such a powerful way to support people in expressing their emotions and work trough their pain. In this article we'll explain some bits of what art therapy is and talk about it's immense power of healing.

What is Art Therapy?

Using arts in therapy is another form to support people on their way of expressing and healing. It's for people of all ages, backgrounds, genders and any other form of diversion we as humanity know about in the human race. 

Art in therapy helps people explore their deepest emotions and express themselves or their pain in a way they might not know before.

We can use different art materials and media, from paint to clay, from doing collage to drawing, you can express trough movement or even instruments. Focusing on a specific issue, this can help you to explore your emotions and uncover perspectives you didn't see at first. It gives you another kind of insight, either on the issue at hand or even on your identity, creating new and wholesome experiences for your self. Expressing trough art reaches directly to the subconscious, that is why it is such a powerful tool for self-exploration and healing, supporting you on your way to find balance and peace in your life.

Art Coming to Your Support

As previously mentioned, using arts in therapy is a good way to support individuals in processing their emotions and work on difficult issues they're facing in a specific time and place. It's a creative way of encouraging people, including you, in exploring their inner world and expressing themselves. Through feeling more and more comfortable with who they are, people start feeling more confident in themselves, which can lead to higher self-esteem, improved communication and even less daily anxiety.

Working with an experienced arts in therapy practitioner, art supports you in exploring your inner world and expressing your self and your emotions.

You could be working trough anxiety, depression, trauma or maybe you've been dealing with a loss... The key of arts in therapy is providing a safe and supportive space for people to express their emotions of all age groups, from children to seniors. It also opens up a safe space for individuals who have difficulties in communication their feelings, thoughts and emotions. With the guidance of an experienced arts in therapy practitioner, individuals can make progress in their personal development.

Do You Only Use Paint in This Therapy?

Art is any form of creative expression, including painting, drawing, sculpturing, making collage, dancing, singing and many more.

What is best for a person to use in a specific setting is based on the individual and their needs. Each material supports you on its own in expressing emotions, exploring relationship and your self. Using different materials gives you another way of exploring and learning about your personal identity, body image and spirituality. On the other hand, aside from learning, it can support you in processing traumatic events and develop healthier coping strategies.

Explore Your World

Trough the creative process activated in the healing power of art, you can explore your feelings, gain insights and find new perspectives. Having a good support system in this world is important and so is feeling safe in expressing your emotions. As much as these emotions can be scary and raw, it is crucial to create a safe space for them and for you to feel. May you live a well balanced and peaceful life, with or without the use of arts.

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Author: Max, Founding CEO & Strategic Consultant