Art therapy with Bára

Art Therapy

Art therapy is a therapy wherein art is used in varying ways. It is also used as a symbolic language. With the help of the therapist, the child deciphers the meaning of the picture and discusses the underlying issues that inspired the artwork.

Sometimes children may find it scary or difficult to properly express themselves in a official setting. This is particularly true for young children who generally have limited vocabularies. In addition to or in lieu of standard therapy methods, kids can use art to communicate their thoughts and feelings to the adults who want to help them deal with their life challenges.Children are naturally creative, and it is usually easier for them to draw a picture as opposed to answering questions directly. They may be reluctant or even hostile about discussing certain topics.

Creating artwork is a non-threatening venue that allows kids to tackle tough issues in a creative way. Talking to the children about their drawings or paintings and helping them interpret the art can provide therapists with the opening they need to get at the heart of the problems affecting their young patients.

Art therapy can be used to assist children with a number of issues including:

- emotional issues like fear or phobias

- improving cognitive abilities

- understanding and treating behavioral problems and much more

In addition to these challenges, art therapy can help children relieve stress, increase awareness of self, and develop healthy and effective coping skills. Children of all ages, nationalities, races and cultures can benefit from art therapy. Programs are developed around a child’s strengths and abilities, so the kid can use the medium even if he or she has never picked up a crayon before.

For many kids, art therapy helps them immensely. However, it is important to remember that every child is different and may not respond the same way to this treatment. Some kids will pour their hearts out on the page while others may require a little more space and time before they open up. Art therapy can be rewarding for both the children and the therapists helping them. Commitment and persistence is the key to achieving success in the field.