Why is Art Therapy so important in recovery? Because it uses another part of the brain. There is some connection between being creative that stimulates the brain. There are many ways to be creative and lots or organizations that promote the healing qualities of art. Very early in my recovery I went to the art store and picked up a lump of sculpting clay and started to sculpt miniature sculptures. It was very therapeutic on many levels. I was being creative, I was doing physio on my damaged side and it also gave me some confidence that I could actually do something productive because I had lost so much.
Please share your story about how Art Therapy has helped in your recovery or if you are a art therapist please write what you do and how it has helped your clients.
Thank you Jean for such an amazing resource for the community!
ReplyDeleteI am an art therapist who has been practising for twenty years. I have supported many people on their life journeys with a variety of issues.
My work with individuals living with acquired brain injury has included such things as coping with grief and loss, managing unpleasant feelings and providing opportunities for personal growth.
I value the learning experience that each individual provides to me.
I know that this site will provide many people with information and inspiration.