“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” – Pablo Picasso
Art therapy processes give the individual the potential to grow, rehabilitate and heal. Feelings and thoughts that may not be accessible through language can emerge in the art. Creative activities also help increase brain levels of serotonin.
Traditional talk therapy can be difficult and words sometimes are not enough. Traumatic experiences that are too painful to speak out loud can be expressed through art.
Art therapy is a safe way to express complex and difficult life experiences. The therapeutic effects of art making, with the guidance of an art therapist can increase wellness, reduce anxiety, alleviate depression, express trauma, diffuse anger and assist in understanding ourselves.
The great thing about Art Therapy is when words are not enough or the individual has a fixed mindset, Art Therapy can break down boundaries and open lines of communication focussing on a recovery and strength based process that is person centred.
​ART HEALS
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  • By expressing feelings that may be difficult to verbalise
  • By giving the story a visual
  • When words are not enough
  • With imagination and creativity
  • By developing healthy coping skills and focus
  • By improving self-esteem and confidence
  • With increasing communication skills
  • When sharing in a safe nurturing environment
  • By identifying blocks to emotional expression and personal growth.
  • With meditative art processes.
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for.”
​ – Georgia O'Keeffe