by Conscious Reminder
Are you looking for a way to improve your physical, emotional and mental well-being? Do you find it difficult to show and express your feeling clearly?
Are you thinking about art therapy as a solution to your problem and are planning for it? Are you planning to make wonderful changes in your life?
If yes, then this article is for you. Today we’ll discuss about art therapy and its different aspects.
What exactly is Art Therapy?
Well, Art Therapy is a way of letting people express their suppressed thoughts and emotions via the ‘ART’. In this, the art becomes a means of communication between your soul and the outside world. The best part about it is that you do not have to be an artistic genius to undergo art therapy.
It involves painting out your emotions using a paint-brush or a piece of chalk. Your art can be just for the sake of relieving the stress and thus you can do it on a postcard and not send it to anyone. It is for all those people who find it a little difficult to have an outlet for their emotions.
Who All Can Reap Benefits From Art Therapy?
The fact of the matter is that Art therapy can help everyone no matter the age or condition as it is extremely versatile. But there are certain groups to whom it can be the most helpful to, these are-
People with problems relating to mental health. Many experts believe that art therapy can provide them a venue to find joy within themselves.
People with learning disability. Art therapy is particularly beneficial for people who find it difficult to explain things in words.
People with dementia. It helps to maintain the stress levels and to restore the personal identity of the person.
Prisoners. Prisoners often undergo traumatic experiences themselves and thus art therapy can be an effective too for them to express their emotions.
People with chronic illness. Expressing one’s feelings can make them happy and self-assured, thus people with chronic illness find it quite relaxing to undergo art therapy.
Different Types of Art Therapy
1. Painting
The first thing that comes to our mind when we think of art therapy is usually painting. It is perhaps the most versatile and the most expandable form. One can engage in painting wherever and whenever one feels like. Remember that a blank canvas is full of possibilities.
2. Collaging
Collaging involves cutting and pasting images together to form groups of them that have one particular attribute to it. It is quite easy and relaxing. It allows you to sink deep into the memories of the past.
3. Digital Art
With changing times, the ways are also changing. Today more and more people are engaging in digital arts. Actually it makes the whole experience a lot easier and a lot more fun.
4. Photography
With the ever-expanding limit of mobile photography, there is always a scope for engaging into this form of art therapy 24*7.
5. Textiles
Textiles allow you to express yourself without having any sort of pen and paper. After the therapy, it can also be used as a toy or a puppet.
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