Therapeutic Art

I used to get that question a lot, but now, almost 30 years after becoming an art therapist, art therapy has become much more mainstream. The question has shifted from what it is to how you use it.

Art Therapy uses the Creative Process and mediums to communicate and explore aspects where words fall short. While words can explain or assist in processing what emerges during sessions, it is the experience with the art form that fosters insight and transformation. In other words, art can sometimes su…