about art therapy

There is no right or wrong in art. You don’t need to be an artist to benefit from making art with an art therapist. We focus on the process of doing, rather than the end result – although many people are surprised and pleased with their work. Art making is about expressing yourself in your OWN way and engaging in self discovery.

Self-expression is particularly valuable for patients as they struggle with illness and treatments. In such a confusing time, creative activity provides a space for expression of feelings and anxieties, which can help release tension and boost a sense of well being.

Art therapists are master’s level professionals trained in assisting clients to tap into the healing power of art.

Benefits of Art Therapy	Who Can Benefit
• Improved quality of life	• The homebound
• Stress reduction	• Persons living in facilities
• Satisfaction of self-expression	• Patients with speech impairments
• Allows for legacy making	• Hospice and palliative care patients
• Validation through sharing memories	• Patients with breathing problems
	• Caregivers and family members