Art Therapy

ART THERAPY NEAR ME

Through utilizing a multitude of art materials, healing, and emotional growth can occur through symbolic and creative expression. Certain art materials may specifically be chosen by the therapist to help promote less chaos and regression in the individual.

The use of clay, for example, may stimulate smearing or pounding, while pencils or pastels may facilitate tighter control and easier symbolic expression. Similar to Play Therapy, the quality of the therapeutic relationship and feelings of safety in the room with the clinician allows for the exploration of previously buried thoughts and fears in the art productions.