Essays on Art Therapy

The National Institute of Mental Health defines schizophrenia as “a chronic, severe, and disabling mental disorder characterized by deficits in thought processes, perceptions, and emotional responsiveness.” Patients suffering from schizophrenia exhibit a diverse range of symptoms which are categorized under positive and negative. The positive...

Abstract For this particular research paper I will go over some details of the use of Art Therapy and some of the techniques that is used for Art Therapy. This is a spiritual technique that is not used often in counseling sessions, especially with adults...

The process of learning the practice of art therapy was intriguing. I enjoyed this class and the way we divided the time between lecture and art. Being hands on with the art really gave a deeper understanding of the practice and how beneficial it is....

The process of creating art is a venture that evokes creativity, problem solving, and self-expression. The process of creating art is also healing and comforting, which produces the necessity for the field of art therapy. Art therapy successfully combines creating art and reflection in a...

Clay is vastly used in group counselling, in both art and psychotherapy. It’s a very strategic technique that can be utilized to get into the heart and soul of our human, emotional life. As human beings, most of the time, it is rather hard to...

When one generally thinks of art therapy, the use of it with some of society’s most dangerous individuals does not naturally spring to mind. Prison inmates are a unique cohort living in an unnatural environment. Cognitive or behavioural issues may have contributed to an individual...

A recent scientific journal provided proof that the use of art therapy can improve psychological stability and help alleviate depression, anger, stress and anxiety levels. High levels of anxiety and depression can affect a patient not only psychologically but also physically. Through new studies, health...

The tradition of integrating healthcare and art has a long and profound history; it can be traced far back to when the first hospitals grew out of hostels run by the church for pilgrims and other travelers. In order to understand the development and importance...

When you think the Scottish Ballet, you don’t tend to think “Scaffolding”. However, Check It Group & Scottish Ballet have more similarities than anyone would first think. A scaffolding company partnering with a ballet organisation seems like an unlikely pair, however, the relationship the two...