Art Therapy

By: Claudeth M., Elsa V., Kylie J., Marissa P., and Mildred S.

“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.”

-Pablo Picasso

Introduction

Art Therapy is:

• “ A form of psychotherapy involving the encouragement of free self expression through painting, drawing, or modeling, used as a remedial activity or an aid to a diagnosis”
• Used to help people manage physical and emotional problems by using creative activities to express emotions.
• Provides a way for people to come to terms with emotional conflicts, increase self-awareness, and express unspoken and often unconscious concerns about their illness and their lives.

Effects

• Used to help people manage physical and emotional problems by using creative activities to express emotions.
• Helps people get through tough times in their lives
• Activates parts of the brain that enhances mood and emotional state
• Makes your 5 senses aware of the activity you are doing and connects it to memories stored deep in your mind

http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ682596.pdf

Case Studies

http://ccn.upenn.edu/chatterjee/anjan_pdfs/Chancellor_ArtTherapy_AD_JAD.pdf

Examples; Types of Art Therapy

Music Therapy-

The clinical and evidence-based use of music meditations to accomplish individualized goals within a restorative relationship

• Quality of life is increased when receiving music therapy
• Quality of life decreased over time without music

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Examples

Dance Therapy-

Is the psychotherapeutic use of movement and dance to support intellectual, emotional, and motor functions of the body.

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Examples

Art Therapy- a form of psychotherapy involving the encouragement of free self-expression through painting, drawing, or modeling, used as a remedial activity or an aid to diagnosis.

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