Why is art therapy good?

Art therapy uses various techniques from the world of art as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool. Sometimes in addition to psychotherapy, this means talk therapy, and sometimes instead of it, when it comes to very young people or people who suffer from cognitive problems. Expressive and creative therapy is especially suitable for children, who still have difficulty expressing themselves in words, and it is easier for them to express themselves through non-verbal means, but it is suitable for people of any age - and everyone can benefit greatly from the creative process. Through art therapy, emotional therapists can treat a variety of emotional problems, such as anxiety, depression, phobias, past traumas, crises occurring in the present, low self-esteem, learning difficulties, social difficulties, chronic feelings of loneliness, difficulties in emotional regulation - and more, and the creation itself also has therapeutic and calming properties for patients. With the help of emotional art therapy, patients can learn about their emotions and inner world, uncover hidden content in the subconscious, discover strengths, increase self-confidence, acquire tools for calming down and dealing with crises, develop skills Interpersonal communication – and more. In the process of expressive and creative therapy, art therapists can gain direct access to the inner world of patients, diagnose them by deciphering their works, and provide them with emotional treatment for the problems they are facing.

Benefits of caring for children with special needs:

Emotional art therapy allows children to express themselves non-verbally, through various types of art and creation, such as painting, drawing, sculpture and photography. Children, especially young children, are not able to sit and talk for an hour with another person, and in general their ability to express themselves verbally is not yet at its best. For these reasons, art therapy is very suitable for emotional therapy for children. Art therapy provides children with a safe and calm environment in which to express themselves. Through the creation, an emotional therapist can learn about what they are going through and the emotional issues they are dealing with. An art therapist for children knows how to interpret the creation, and thus it is a direct gateway to her inner world. In addition to the therapist, through the creation, the children themselves also develop their self-awareness and learn to know themselves, their various strengths and weaknesses. Art therapy for children can treat anxiety, stress, depression, interpersonal communication difficulties, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), behavioral problems - and more. In addition to improving self-awareness, expressive and creative therapy helps children improve their confidence and self-image, improve communication and social skills, and gives them tools to better deal with crises, fears, and stressful situations.

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