CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY

Can you learn to swim without getting wet? You may grasp an idea of how to swim, but until you immerse yourself into cool water, you are not going to get anywhere.

Creative arts therapies are experiential, first and foremost. Research shows that it is not enough to discuss and analyze our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Our minds and bodies hold on to our life’s experiences which may influence our current lives. Finding a creative way to express yourself, allows your wisdom and insight to lead you to discover the changes you are ready to make to improve your quality of life.

ART psychoTHERAPY

Art therapy occurs within a professional relationship, by people who seek personal development and new ways to understand themselves or who experience illness, trauma or challenges in living. Experiencing and reflecting on your creative process and artwork with a trained Creative Arts Therapist,

• increases awareness of self and others

• promotes resilience and ego strength

• helps cope with symptoms of stress by offering self-regulation

• enhances problem solving and helps meaning making

• provides catharsis

• creates a lasting way to see your progress

45 minutes of art therapy has shown to reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels in the body. Current research in neuroscience and polyvagal theory shows that participation in the expressive arts leads to healing both physical and psychological effects of trauma.

You don’t have to be an artist to benefit from art therapy! You just need a willingness to try.