Art Therapy is an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families and communities through active art making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship. Art Therapy can foster self- awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, and reduce and resolve conflicts and distress.
— The American Art Therapy Association
Who Can Benefit From
Art Therapy?
Children, adolescents, couples, and families can benefit from Art Therapy interventions in counseling. Businesses and organizations can benefit to build better communication and understanding with their employees and/or volunteers. The intervention of expressive arts therapy can always encourage personal growth. Families or individuals suffering from chemical dependency or other addictions can find ways to improve their communication. Families or individuals can move towards recovery in building healthier relationships.
"Every child is an artist."
— Pablo Picasso