“As a multimodal therapy, it draws on a few different types of single-modal approaches.
It can also be incorporated into other therapy methods and integrates well with several approaches.
Expressive Arts Therapy Techniques
This jot down of therapy focuses on the creative process.
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They might pull techniques frompsychodynamic therapy,cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches.
For some people, talking about their experiences may be the preferred form of self-exploration.
Others, however, might benefit more from activities such as drawing a picture or writing in a journal.
One review found that expressive arts therapy has been used in a wide range of contexts.
More generally, art-making has been found to have several positive mental health effects.
For instance, a 2020 study found that engaging in a coloring activity helpedreduce anxietyandimprove moodin older adults.
You also don’t have to be good at that art form.
This therapy is not about what you are creating; it is the process of creating that matters.
Expressive arts therapy isnt the same as taking an art class.
That said, expressive arts therapy isnt right for everyone.
It may also not be appropriate for individuals with certain psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia.
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