Art Therapy

Art Therapy• “a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art

making to improve and enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages.”

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Who Can Benefit?

• Eating Disorders • Cancer • Disabilities • Chronic Illness• Family/Relationship Problems • Abuse and Domestic Violence • Sexual Abuse (in Children and Teens) • Depression and Other Mental Disorders • Substance Abuse and Addictions• Trauma and Loss

Characteristics• Art therapy enables people to express themselves in areas that are

impossible to express in words.• The art making process can literally be a means of “cleansing” to

discharge strong emotions for relief. • The alleviation of stress and anxiety through creative expression can

then offer a physiological response of reduced blood pressure, decreased heart rate and respiration.

• Within an art therapy session, the therapist can serve as a supportive guide to clients’ exploration of materials, help with the examination of content and meaning of images, and be a compassionate witness to the artists’ expressions.• By expressing yourself through art, an art therapist can help you see

things about yourself that you otherwise may not have comprehended