Creative Arts Therapies is an umbrella term that encompasses music therapy (MT), art therapy (AT) and dramatherapy (DT).
When someone has an issue that they find difficult to talk about, creative arts therapies serve as a medium to allow emotional problems to be addressed, without having to say a word.
Emotional expression
These therapies are especially effective for those living with conditions that impair speech and could potentially become trapped in their own emotions. For these people, arts therapies are vital to helping facilitate emotional expression.
Through creative methods such as drawing, painting, music making, improvisation, stories or role-play, for example, people can begin to express their emotions and explore their issues in a safe way that allows them to move forward in their lives in a positive way.
Art therapy allows for emotional expression by creating art – in whatever form. This process helps people improve cognitive and sensory-motor function, self-esteem, self-awareness and emotional resilience. It may also support people in resolving conflicts and reducing anxiety.
Imagination, insight and growth
Dramatherapy uses drama and play as the primary mode of expression and communication, supporting emotional regulation. It helps with anger outbursts, anxiety, depression and social withdrawal. It encourages people to access their creativity, motivating healing through imagination, insight and growth.
Music therapy addresses psychological, emotional, cognitive, physical, communicative and social needs. It provides a fun, enjoyable environment that helps achieve numerous therapeutic goals such as the development of healthy bonds between parent and child, positive changes in emotional wellbeing and communication and the enhancement of self-awareness and the awareness of others.
Music therapy also helps with improving concentration and attention skills, tolerating other people and working with strong emotions. It enables self-confidence to develop and increases engagement and learning opportunities (to name a few benefits).
Creative Arts Therapies serve to facilitate positive changes in emotional wellbeing and communication, improving confidence and self-esteem. This enables the processing and assimilation of the emotional impact of a traumatic experience.
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