What Is Art Therapy?

Types Of Art Therapy

All art therapy will be slightly different depending on the patient and their needs. Different patients will have different art mediums they gravitate toward, and the types of mediums used will also vary depending on the setting and the art therapist. For example, a classroom setting that uses cut-up magazines for collages might struggle to provide the materials necessary for sculpture. All art therapy is ultimately done to help clients achieve more emotional wellness and better coping mechanisms for the stresses of day-to-day life. Some of the mediums and techniques used for art therapy include drawing, sculpting, doodling, scribbling, finger painting, painting with paintbrushes, using molding clay, making pottery, carving, using textiles, making cards, and making collages. Art therapy isn't always used just for the treatment of psychological disorders and trauma. Patients with chronic physical illnesses have reported art therapy sessions have helped with day-to-day functioning. The same is true of individuals with cancer and those undergoing hemodialysis.

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