Art has been used for communications, self-expression, group interactions, and conflic resolution through history.
For thousands of years cultures and religions around the world would make use of carved idols and charms, as well as painting ans symbols in the healing process.
The term Art Therapy was established in 1942 by Adrain Hill who discovered the health benefits of painting and drawing while he was recovering from a sickness.
Patients work with art therapists to explore their emotions an understand conflicts of feelings that have caused them distressed, and art would help them find a resolution to those issues.
Art therapy can give the opportunity to express your inner thoughts while helping you better understand and make sense of your emotions and your mental health.
Engaging in art also alleviates anxiety, depressions, and stress.
you don't need to be good at art to do art therapy.
Any age group can do art therapy, age does not matter.
Art therapy asks yoou to explore your inner experience - feelings, perceptions, and imaginations.
Art therapy uses visual arts to communicate feelings that cannot be expressed by words alone.