Lost for words? Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health
04/10/24 at 03:00 AM
Lost for words? Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health
The Conversation; 4/8/24
Creating art for healing purposes dates back tens of thousands of years, to the practices of First Nations people around the world. ... When people face significant physical or mental ill-health, it can be challenging to put their experiences into words. Art therapists support people to explore and process overwhelming thoughts, feelings and experiences through a reflective art-making process. This is distinct from art classes, which often focus on technical aspects of the artwork, or the aesthetics of the final product.