Understanding Expressive Arts Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy and Counselling have many benefits and you do not need to have a “problem” to benefit. Everyone deserves to be seen, heard and supported. Having someone to support you is important. Healing begins here.
Anyone can benefit from expressive arts therapy. There is no right or wrong way to create. You do not need to make anything (some sessions are more verbal processing/talking and for some clients this is a primary way of working). You do not need to be an creative or an artist to benefit or participate in an expressive arts therapy session.
Expressive Arts Therapy (EXA) encourages the encounter of new learning and opportunities through the use of the arts.
This takes place in a process based and supportive environment. An environment free from judgment, ideas about talent or the meaning of what is discovered. Expressive arts therapy bridges the gap between the conscious and the unconscious mind. It can bring light to areas of therapy that are blocked, inhibited, and stuck, as well as bringing greater understanding and focus to those areas of concern.
No particular background, skill or ability is needed to experience the benefits of Expressive Arts Therapy.
Sometimes the arts process calls for paint, use of clay or markers and other times invites us to explore simple movement making, a gesture or a sound. Words are also used throughout the work and upon reflection they may take the form of storytelling or poetic expression.
Expressive Arts Therapy can bring light to areas of therapy that are blocked, inhibited, and stuck, as well as bringing greater focus to those areas of concern.
Expressive Arts Therapy can be used with individuals of all ages and can be used as a stand alone approach or concurrent to other therapeutic approaches.
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