Creative
Arts Therapy
An Introduction
For many people, the nature of their inner conflicts makes it extremely difficult to communicate on a verbal level. Frequently, they can begin to open up and express themselves only through non-verbal, non-threatening media such as music, dance & art.
An interest in the arts also provides important motivation toward new learning and growth. Ex-patients and emotionally-ill individuals usually cannot cope with regular academic demands; they require a sheltered, non-competitive situation which affords opportunities for gratification and success.
Creative Arts Therapies, under medial direction, employ a highly personalized approach that is based upon an understanding of the patient's needs and the adaptation of methods and materials to the individual's level of emotional and technical capacity.
The creative process is the key element in our ability to grow and change. Because art therapy contains the essence of this process, it provides a natural environment for growth. Through our creativity we are able to tap into those aspects of ourselves that enable us to transcend difficulties.
