Monday, December 1, 2008

Art therapy

Who should try this?

This is a therapy for everybody:
For worker and managers under much pressure and stress;
For people with inadequate work-life balance;
Mental health problems - especially ADD;
For children and young adults with severe learning difficulties;
For people with problems conforming to society, school, and authority; and
For people wanting to explore their inner creativity and depth through an artistic means of expression.

What is art therapy?

Usually at some point or other in life, people find themselves overwhelmed by the intensity of their emotions. They find them difficult to face either by themselves or with others. Art therapy offers an opportunity to explore these intense or painful thoughts and feelings in a supportive environment. It involves using a wide variety of art & craft materials, e.g. paints, clay and batik, to create a visual representation of thought and feelings. Art Therapy can also be a very individual activity although it is most commonly practised in groups.

You can check out arttherapy.org if you would like more detailed information.

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