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The Healing Art of Clay Therapy by Patricia Sherwood

The Healing Art of Clay Therapy Patricia Sherwood ebook
ISBN: 0864316917, 9780864316912
Page: 128
Publisher: Acer Press
Format: pdf

€� Art therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. It can carry us away to a place where we lose track of time. She uses several mediums with her clients, including torn paper collages, painting, coloring, masks and clay. Patients are being encouraged to express their fears and hopes through drawing, journaling, storytelling, writing poetry, creating music, working with clay, and using other artistic mediums. Many medical professionals have given art therapy the thumbs up as well, noting that patients who receive art therapy are less depressed, more relaxed, and more cooperative than patients who do not receive adjunct therapies. A child with attention deficit disorder takes her seat at the table and rolls a small ball of clay in her hands. I mean, I've been "doing" art therapy just by creating art. Art therapy is a creative healing method to help people express themselves through art. Taney works with all ages, from small children to adults. Creating art holds a healing power. Is there Evidence for the Healing Power of Art?