Art therapy is medicine for the soul. Art itself has the ability to change a person’s outlook and the way they perceive the world. We learn many wonderful things about ourselves and life by creating art. Here are the lessons we can bring to everyday life through art therapy: Nothing has to be perfect Often […]

Have you been interested in starting art therapy, but feel reluctant because you don’t know what a session is like? It’s not as nerve-wracking as you think, and you don’t have to have any art experience prior to start art therapy, just a willingness to try and the knowledge that creativity and expression are your […]

In our last article, we talked about the ways art therapy helps your brain. This week, we have compiled a list of art therapy activities you can use this month. These activities are a great way to engage your right brain, lower stress, be fully present, and bring back memory function that may have been […]

We nourish our bodies with food and water. We can take care of our brain just the same with art therapy. Art therapy is a wonderful tool for those in recovery for PTSD, eating disorders, Alzheimer’s, depression, and anxiety, and is a great alternative for talk therapy. Here are five reasons why art therapy is […]

Lately, it feels as if there is this uncomfortable, worried energy that surrounds us. It affects us even when we aren’t at our most vulnerable, and it can be hard to move past that anxiety and worry without the proper tools. Reduce stress with creative writing! Getting creative and writing about your feelings is one […]

Art therapy helps express what words cannot Creating art helps cultivate self-expression, communication skills, and the ability to reach out and ask for help. The creative process helps individuals who are struggling slowly begin to express themselves and take the necessary steps to move forward.  Creating puts you in a meditative state Making art puts […]