Expressive Arts Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy is a form of psychotherapy. Service users freely express themselves through a variety of arts experientials (including: visual arts, music, dance movement, creative writing and drama). The expressive arts therapist will guide you in the process of self-exploration to attain psychotherapy goals such as personal growth and healing. Below listed the key features of Expressive Arts Therapy:
Low Skills
The expressive art therapist design appropriate art activities based on your needs (such as preferences, physical health, cognitive level, etc.). You do not need any art experience to join, anyone who is interested are welcome to participate.
imagination
Imagination is the language of the unconscious; art is the container that carries imagination. Artistic creation reveals your inner world with a material form, allow you to see it more clearly. In the realm of imagination, there is no right or wrong, no limits nor judgements. You can feel safe to explore various possibilities in life.
Creative Connection
When you hear a melody, your body moves; when you read words, images appear in your mind. Different types of art are interconnected. Expressive arts therapy uses this interconnection to encourage you to create with your whole body and express yourself to the fullest.
Inclusive & Culturally-informed
Art is all-encompassing and is a non-verbal form of communication. Expressive art therapy provides people with different abilities and cultural backgrounds with a creative way to express themselves, to articulate their emotions, and transform pain.