Art+Therapy

=What is ART THERAPY?= Art therapy, through the nonverbal qualities of art media, can help individuals access and express memories, trauma, and unconscious conflict often not easily reached with words. = = Why use ART THERAPY? Art therapy helps individuals reconcile their emotions, foster self-awareness, increase self-esteem, develop their social skills, manage behavior, solve problems, and reduce anxiety. =Who needs ART THERAPY?= Art therapy is for everyone!

=Does ART THERAPY really work?= Art therapy does really work! It is a proven fact that there is a link between one's subconscious and those feelings and emotions that are released through art therapy. Continued sessions in art therapy are used for stress management and over time reduce stress and teach individuals how to deal with stress differently. Ultimately, art therapy can be used as a confidence building tool and enhance your life and those who you come in contact with over your lifetime.

= SOME ART THERAPY TECHNIQUES = ​


 * ==Draw something that represents you==
 * a symbol of yourself
 * something that you identify with
 * ==Close your eyes and draw a line on the paper.==
 * draw an image
 * open your eyes and start from there
 * complete the drawing to give the lines meaning
 * ==Draw "Healing Pictures"==
 * draw things that make you feel good
 * things that make you happy
 * ==Draw Peaceful Images==
 * places that are quiet: beach, mountains, bedroom
 * draw a place that makes you feel comfortable and not pressured
 * ==Draw how you feel at the time==
 * angry, bored, sad, happy, excited
 * what do these feelings look like to you?
 * use these drawings as an avenue to talk about your stressors

Choose a quiet place to draw, maybe put on some calming music, sit comfortably in a chair or on the floor, use a variety of art materials-clay, crayons, colored pencils, markers, paint, etc.

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