art Has Always Been Used As A Means Of communication, Self-expression, Group Interaction, Diagnosis, And Conflict Resolution Throughout The Time In History. the Term “art Therapy” Was Coined In 1942 By British Artist Adrian Hill, Who Discovered The Healthy And Lovely Benefits Of Painting And Drawing While Recovering From An Illness.
what Is Art Therapy?
art Therapy Involves The Use Of Creative Techniques Such As Drawing, Painting, Collage, Colouring, Or Sculpting To Help People Express Artistically And Examine The Psychological And Emotional Undertones Signified In Their Art. With The Guidance Of A Credentialed Art Therapist, Various Non-verbal Messages, Symbols, And Metaphors Often Found In These Art Forms Can Be Decoded, Which Should Lead To A Better Understanding Of Their Feelings And Behaviour.
when Is Art Therapy Used
art Therapy Helps Children, Adolescents And Adults Explore Their Emotions, Improves Their self-esteem, Helps Relieves stress, Improves Symptoms Of anxiety and depression, And Helps Cope With A Physical Illness Or Any Disability.
no Artistic Talent Is Necessary For Art Therapy To Succeed, Because The Therapeutic Process Is Not About The Artistic Value Of The Work, But Rather About Finding Associations Between The Creative Choices Made And A Person’s Inner Mind And Thus Life. The Artwork Can Be Used As A Springboard For Reawakening Certain Memories And Then Telling Stories That May Reveal Various Messages And Beliefs From The unconscious mind. In Many Cases, Art Therapy Can Be Used In Conjunction With Other Psychotherapy Techniques Such As Group Therapy Or Even Cognitive-behavioural Therapy.
some Situations In Which Art Therapy Can Be Utilized Include:
- children With Learning Disabilities
- adults Experiencing Severe Stress
- children Suffering From Behavioural Or Social Problems At School Or At Home
- people Experiencing Mental Health Problems
- individuals Suffering From A Brain Injury
- children Or Adults Who Have Experienced A Traumatic Event
the Benefits Of Art Therapy
- improve And Work Towards Self-management
- improvise On Communication Skills
- address Various Past Traumas
- help Improvise Problem-solving Skills
- building Up Self-esteem
- to Provide For A Positive Distraction
- enhances Focus And Concentration
- installs And Filter In Positive Thoughts
art Therapy Techniques
common Techniques Used In Art Therapy Include:
- painting
- finger Painting
- doodling
- scribbling
- sculpting
- drawing
- using Moulding Clay
- carving
- making Pottery
- making Cards
- using Textiles
- making Collages
what To Expect
as With Any Form Of Therapy, Your First Session Will Consist Of You Talking To The Therapist About Why You Want To Find Help And Learning What The Therapist Has To Offer.
when You Have Finished A Piece Of Artwork—and Sometimes While You Are Still Working On It, The Therapist Will Ask About Your Experience And Feelings Before Providing Any Observations. people Often Wonder How An Art Therapy Session Differs From The Regular Art Class.
an Art Class Is Focused On Teaching Technique Or Creating A Specific Finished Product, Art Therapy Is More About Letting The Person Focus On Their Inner Experience. In Creating Art, People Can Focus On Their Perceptions, Imagination, And Feelings. You Are Encouraged To Create Art That Expresses Your Inner World More Than Making Something That Is An Expression Of The Outer World.
KSP Team
Neha Savla
Parul Gupta
Mansi Zaveri
