Art therapy
- the therapeutic use of art making, within a professional relationship, by people who experience illness, trauma, or challenges in living, and by people who seek personal development.
- Through creating art and reflecting on the art products and processes, people can increase awareness of self and others, cope with symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences (enhance cognitive abilities; and enjoy the life-affirming pleasures of making art.)
- Art therapists are professionals trained in both art and therapy.
- They are knowledgeable about human development, psychological theories, clinical practice, spiritual, multicultural and artistic traditions, and the healing potential of art.
- They use art in treatment, assessment and research, and provide consultations to allied professionals.
- Art therapists work with people of all ages: individuals, couples, families, groups and communities.
-They provide services, individually and as part of clinical teams, in settings that include mental health, rehabilitation, medical and forensic institutions, community outreach programs, wellness centers, schools, nursing homes, corporate structures, open studios and independent practices.
- It is well suited for my personality because it seems very interesting, and i am very interesting! It also requires constant attention, which is good because i wouldn't want to get uninterested in it.
