A creative process using art, music, psychodrama, writing, and/or movement to explore and express emotions in a therapeutic setting.
Expressive arts therapy connects the creative arts, the imagination, arts, ritual and the creative process into a therapeutic approach. This arts tapestry weaves forms of creative expression into integrative arts processes for therapeutic healing, self- awareness and understanding the psyche/soul. It opens one to the opportunity to access alternative states of consciousness and move into collective healing and growth with others. As members of community and as individual we have the ability to be creative in life by accessing expressive arts to learn, heal, grow and be uplifted.
Expressive arts therapy combines creativity, imagination, and the arts with a supportive environment guided by a professional with a foundation in psychology. This tapestry weaves forms of creative expression into integrative art processes for healing, self-awareness and an understanding of the psyche and soul.
Expressive Arts activate alternative states of consciousness and can move you into collective healing and growth with others. As members of community and as individuals, we can utilize expressive arts for learning, healing, growth and upliftment.
Expressive Arts is the practice of applying art as a basis of discovery, healing and change. Some methods of expressive arts are painting, ceramics, dance, authentic movement, music, drama, and narrative therapy. These modalities together or on their own, offer an opportunity for you to explore and share your internal experience. It is a unique opportunity to discover insight and wisdom while having fun and being playful.
You do not need to be a professional artist or be artistic. Processes explore past experiences in a fresh innovative and spontaneous way that leads to greater discovery. No previous art background is needed. Art making in a variety of ways (fine art, music, movement, writing and drama) assist in opening the senses and activating your imagination as you gather resources for healing.
