Essays on Art Therapy

Art Therapy is an integrative methodology to analysis that enhances and develops the psychological health of characters, people, and societies. The word ‘art therapy’ was invented in 1942 by British artist Adrian Hill. Many authors in the emotional wellness field started to portray their work…

Modern Art Humans have always expressed themselves through art. It has always been a form of communication even before handwriting. In modern times it has become as complex as life itself. From paintings in caves to the intricacy of the Sistine Chapel, art has always…

Most people who experience trauma deal with a change in their life. Whether this trauma is from a car accident, being shot, being abused or being assaulted. “Trauma is understood…as an experienced event in which a person is not prepared for the psychological and physical…

Art therapy is a non-verbal form of assessment and intervention that engages with individuals who are unable to verbally communicate their problems. It has been used to provide individuals with an outlet unique from traditional forms of psychotherapy. It is effective at treating patients of…

Watt Whitman, an American poet, essayist, and journalist of great repute, once said , ‘Art is art. The glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of letters is simplicity’. In a world full of chaos and anarchy, our souls crave solace. But solace…

Abstract This paper explores a few different case studies which report on the effectiveness of Art Therapy on reducing behavioral symptoms. The symptoms discussed in the studies can be related to Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Based on the findings of the studies, it is proposed that…