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The Process Of Art Therapy

By Ruth Reed


There are amazing psychotherapists and counsellors who help their patients go from strength to strength. Of course, you have to find the most suitable person to work with. There are many different programs that you can look into and this will determine the results. A lot of folk who have been through trauma, for example find that art therapy can be very good for them.

Of course, it is important to talk about your problems. However, this is not always possible, especially for people who have suffered from trauma or generally have problems becoming vulnerable. They may need to ease into the therapeutic process over time until they are ready to talk about this.

They will feel that they can lighten the load during this time and they will feel a great sense of freedom. There has been evidence to say that this is just as effective as talking about various issues. It is a start which leads up to talk therapy or group therapy. There are different ways in participating in this as well.

Some people choose to do this in a group setting and others prefer to do this individually. It can be useful for people of all walks of life as well as for people of all ages. Kids and teens often take part in these sessions because they too, feel that it can be difficult to get something off their chest. They may also battle trusting people. They often have to start off slowly.

Younger children, in particular will be more honest when exposed to the creative process. Therapists who have been trained in this area can often get a better idea of what the youngster is going though. They can analyse drawings and paintings by looking at the colors that they use as well as the time it takes to complete the project.

Kids who have been though abuse, for example will draw their family home without doors or windows. Family members will be displayed without emotion. This is something to take note of. There are also different ways in which the therapist will bring these emotions out. They may have a more structured program.

It can include finger painting or painting in pairs. It helps the individual to really experience the texture and the different mediums. They really need to feel this with their hands so they become focused on what they are doing. This is all part of the experience. It can also be a good idea to include this into the routine, especially for someone who finds it difficult to get through the day.

Kids are usually told what to do. It can be finger painting or it can be the painting of their family home. This is a type of a program that a child will look forward to because they usually enjoy the creative process. It is something that is natural for them. There are play therapists who will also use this method, making use of various art projects. They will work with different textures and medium. This is why a lot of kids with autism and ADHD can benefit from this as well. It can help with the sensory perception. They stay focused and they learn a skill that they begin to enjoy.




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