Question 1

What is Art Therapy?

Accepted Answer

Art Therapy is a  combination of art and psychology and is a healing process that uses  images, art media, and creativity and can be a wonderful tool to reduce  stress, anxiety, and depression.  Art provides a new language for the  verbally challenged.

Question 2

Should I know Art to join Art Therapy?

Accepted Answer

No. There are  absolutely no prior art skills required. Art is only a means to express  subconscious feelings which may be challenging to share. Images  influence emotion, thoughts, and well-being, and how the brain-body  reacts to the experience of drawing, painting, or other art activities  clarifies why art therapy may be effective with various populations.

Question 3

How does art therapy work?

Accepted Answer

Stimulates  imagination and creativity, develops healthy coping skills and focus,  increases self esteem and confidence, clarifies issues and concerns,  increases communication skills, ability to share a safe nurturing  environment, assists with development of motor skills and physical  co-ordination, ability to identify feelings and blocks to emotional  expression and personal growth.

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