Introduction to Art Therapy

Art Therapy is a rapidly growing form of psychotherapy. The process of art-making can be very cathartic and soothing in its own right; in this format, however, we will additionally make space for reflection and discussion of the stories and metaphors that surface in our artworks and see how these relate to our daily experiences.

Art Therapy can help to:

• understand subconscious motives behind one's current experiences
• find and implement new pathways
• support and deepen the experience of other forms of therapy
• overcome creative blocks or performance anxiety
• learn to self-soothe, improve self-esteem and practice coping skills
• record, process and integrate difficult life experiences
• witness, share and connect to others from a place of authenticity