Art Therapy
Pablo Picasso said, “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls”. The truth in that has become clear as more and more studies start showing how beneficial art and music therapy is to people.A lot of schools and organizations have been closing or shrinking their Art Programs. Well to speak plainly, that really sucks. Pablo Picasso said, “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls”. The truth in that has become clear as more and more studies start showing how beneficial art and music therapy is to people who experience issues like depression, Alzheimer’s and even autism.
Art therapy is when a person uses the creative process to express emotions and reconcile any emotional distress or anxiety they may have built up inside. Through this process people who are experiencing developmental, medical, educational, and social or psychological impairment can begin developing and reaching new accomplishments. Art therapy has also shown to benefit individuals survived trauma resulting from combat, abuse, and natural disaster.
To learn more about Art Therapy, how it works and how you can help visit: http://arttherapy.org/