In Expressive Arts Therapy, visual art, music, drama, movement, writing and play are at the center of the therapeutic process.
The goal is not to produce highly skilled art but rather to allow for transformation and perceptions that might arise during art-making.
The modalities are used interchangeably and follow your rhythm and preferences. No previous experience is necessary.
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It is beneficial for everybody and can help with situations where one might feel stuck, going through transitions or navigating issues of motivation, behaviour and mood.
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It can support your sense of aliveness and connection with the here and now. My approach is gentle, intuitive, non-pathologizing, person-centered, and strength-focused.
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Play belongs to the same environment where creativity and imagination live. It is a language that children use very naturally but this modality isn’t limited to them in the same way art isn’t limited to professional artists.
In this article you can know more about arts-based healing approaches and how Expressive Arts Therapy offers a trauma informed approach:
