Create. Relate. Transcend.
About Art Therapy
What is Art Therapy?
Art Therapy is a modality of psychotherapy in which the act of creating is implemented to provide fresh, unique perspectives about oneself and the challenges one faces. With this perspective, increased innovation and new solutions can be identified and put into practice.
What are the benefits of Art Therapy?
Although still a relatively new field, Art Therapy has been steadily gaining popularity since the 1960s. The efficacy of Art Therapy for treatment of depression, anxiety, poor quality of life, inability to cope and low self-esteem has been extensively researched and proven in many peer-reviewed studies. Many people who have sought Art Therapy report:​
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Improved mood
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Increased sense of wellbeing
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Increased quality of life
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New perspective
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Improved relationships
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Improved self-esteem
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Reduced anxiety
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Improved stress-response
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Improved coping skills
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Improved self-awareness
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Improved problem-solving
