Expressive Arts Therapy
What is
Expressive Arts Therapy
?
Expressive Arts Therapy is an integrative therapeutic approach that combines various forms of creative arts — including visual arts, music, dance, drama, and creative writing — to facilitate emotional healing and personal growth.
This therapy emphasizes the process of creation over the final product. Through engaging in artistic activities, individuals can explore complex emotions and experiences in a safe, non-verbal way, promoting self-expression, discovery, and emotional release.
The objectives of Expressive Arts Therapy include enhancing self-awareness, reducing stress, and improving emotional well-being.
How does
Expressive Arts Therapy
work?
Expressive Arts Therapy at Imperial Healing House involves a variety of artistic techniques such as music, drama, dance, and visual arts. In this process, therapists guide individuals in creatively expressing their emotions and experiences.
This approach allows for exploration and understanding of oneself in a non-verbal and imaginative way. The therapists play a crucial role in creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals can freely express themselves and explore their inner worlds through these artistic mediums.