This site will serve to enrich the student, novice, or creative therapists in the understanding of using the visual art process for therapeutic impact. The esthetic aspects of the resulting art and the notion that artistic skills must take a backseat to achieving a therapeutic impact on the client, patient or group. A treatment plan is a serious asset in the alliance of art therapist and the practice of creative therapies.
The above image was created in an Art Therapy session using clay & markers. The "Making Art Helps" link is to an article supporting the value in therapy and wellness of art making regardless of one's skill level.
