Art Therapy During Residential Mental Health Treatment

Art Therapy refers to the therapeutic use of art making, within a professional relationship, by people who experience physical or emotional illness, trauma, or challenges to living, and by people who seek personal development.

Through creating art during residential mental health treatment, and reflecting on the art products and processes, individuals may potentially:
 

  • Increase awareness of self and others
  • Learn to resolve emotional issues in a safe way
  • Enhance their creativity and cognitive abilities
  • Find new ways to cope with their symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences
  • Get life-affirming pleasure out of making art

Art therapists are professionals trained in both art and psychotherapy. 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 primary treatment, and in assessment and research. They also provide consultations to allied professionals.

Art therapists work with people of all ages: individuals, couples, families, groups, and communities.

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