ART THERAPY

"...The simple act of creating can produce a sense of achievement and confidence that in itself may have positive effects on Health. Artistic talent is not a requirement because the Goal is to involve the patient and not to produce beautiful Art. The success of a Therapy is measured solely by a patient's physical and emotional improvement. As it is necessary to diagnose the sickness, to abandon its cause, attain the happiness of good health, and apply medicine for it, the suffering should be recognized, the cause should be abandoned, the remedy for cessation should be applied, and cessation attained " - Master Asanga

The making of art is a medicine that proceeds through different vibrational phases of creation and reflection The chemistry of the body no doubt changes as a result of artistic expression and reflection and desires to activate and move soul to "speak its own language". The art therapist make an important contributions as guides and witnesses, which help to releases hidden emotional forces. Interpretation of artistic images enters us to the world of the image and responds to its nature. Interpretive dialogue between individual artist and his/her pictures, gives an exclusive key to understanding of inner world and deep psychology.

Art Therapy
What art therapy is and who can benefit from it. Examples of group therapy and different artistic methods.
www.vickyb.demon.co.uk/

Art Therapy on the Web
Introduction to Art therapy. Links, articles, and forum.
www.sofer.com/art-therapy/

National Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies Associations (NCCATA)
Information on music therapy, dance/movement therapy, drama therapy, psychodrama, and poetry therapy.
www.nccata.org/