To be happy is a choice we make.

Some people believe that art therapy is the playground for children, and that most adults would not be open to the idea of making art in sessions. There is no doubt that children can do well in art therapy. This is due to a number of reasons, including things like their natural drive toward play and creative expression. But adults are driven to create too. Many adults appreciate the way art allows for nonverbal communication and exploration of issues on a symbolic level. 

What’s more, art-making creates a safety buffer for adults who struggle with direct talk therapy. Art externalizes their issues, making it easier to communicate concerns by delving into the art, rather than themselves. 

Art Therapy can help people with a wide range of issues to open up and creatively express their emotions.

The nature of making art is both calming and healing. Art Therapy allows emotions, fears and experiences to be expressed through the creative process in a way that is empowering.

While Art Therapy is for all people, it can be particularly beneficial for people with:

• A mental health condition 

• A disability 

• Neurodiversity

• PTSD

• Complex trauma

• Eating disorders

• Grief & Loss 

• Chronic illness

• Adjusting to change