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We are all creative beings Mans creative mind made him reach the moon or the peak of the highest mountain in the world or travel the world and to reach outer space Our creativity brought out inventions that have improved the quality of human life a
We are all creative beings Mans creative mind made him reach the moon or the peak of the highest mountain in the world or travel the world and to reach outer space Our creativity brought out inventions that have improved the quality of human life all of which are the end result of mans creativity Suffice it to say creativity produces works of art which is such a large part of our everyday lives We can see them in almost every corner every space and wall around us It has been used as a visual means of communication and expression dating back to prehistoric times Art speaks of originality individuality a creative process graphic materials colors textures spontaneity risk alternatives and imagination But art is not only for the creative minds or the famous painters Art is also a healthy way to express the way we feel and deal with our emotions Art has been of central importance to the healing practices of many cultures over much of human history and as time went on through observations and research an artbased therapy method has been developed and called Art Therapy
According to the American Art Therapy Association the professional definition of Art Therapy is that it is a human service profession that utilizes art media images the creative art process and patientclient responses to the created products as reflections of an individuals development abilities personality interests concerns and conflicts
Art Therapy practice is based on knowledge of human development and psychological theories which are implemented in the full spectrum of models of assessment and treatment including educational psychodynamic cognitive transpersonal and other therapeutic means of reconciling emotional conflicts fostering selfawareness developing social skills managing behavior solving problems reducing anxiety aiding reality orientation and increasing selfesteem
The beginnings of modern art therapy can be traced to the early 1900s when psychiatrists first wondered if there was a relationship between artworks and the illnesses of patients At the same time art educators began to observe how the free and spontaneous artworks of children were a form of personal storytelling which conveyed emotionally and symbolically meaningful messages These two areas of interest eventually resulted in the emergence of the distinct discipline of art therapy in the 1930s During the second half of the twentieth century art therapists became increasingly organized setting up graduate programs professional associations and journals
A variety of artistic methods is used in Art Therapy and divided into different professional areas Some artistic methods that are used are music dance psychodrama movie speech recreational poetry and photo therapy
Drawing painting and sculpting help many people to reconcile inner conflicts release deeply repressed emotions and foster selfawareness as well as personal growth Some mental health providers use art therapy as both a diagnostic tool and as a way to help treat disorders such as anxiety abuserelated trauma and schizophrenia Art therapy sessions are also given to prison inmates and HIV patients
Although there is relatively little scientific evidence that proves that it helps people with cancer many health professionals think it may encourage the cancer patients to express their emotions which could help them improve their relationship with others It can also take their minds off from pain and discomfort
Art is found to be of great help most especially to a depressed individual Through art they can discover their anger and express it in a healthy way In one study art therapy was used with suicidal teenagers and results showed that it had positive effects as part of an overall treatment plan
Another study published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management found that art therapy can reduce a broad spectrum of symptoms related to pain and anxiety in cancer patients In the study done at Northwestern Memorial Hospital cancer patients reported significant reductions in eight of nine symptoms measured by the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale ESAS after spending an hour working on art projects of their choice
Emotional disturbances such as stress overload depression and anxiety are the result of losing touch with ones own thoughts and feelings One way to get back in touch with these thoughts and feelings is through the use of art Art therapy provides a sense of accomplishment enjoyment and personal expression for those interested in simple relaxation and selfdiscovery