art therapy

The use of self-expression through drawing and painting as a form of treatment for emotional problems. It was introduced to England during the 1940s as a result of a collaboration between artist Adrian Hill and psychotherapist Irene Champernowne. Self-expression through drawing, painting, and collage is combined with psychotherapy as a way of releasing emotional tension, and also to allow the therapist to interpret the meaning of symbols in the work which can give insight into the content of the subject's subconscious mind.

Art therapy combines traditional psychotherapeutic theories and techniques with specialized knowledge about the psychological aspects of the creative process, especially the affective properties of different art materials.

According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy is based on the belief that the creative process involved in making art is healing and life-enhancing. Art therapists are professionals trained in both art and therapy and hold a master's degree in art therapy or a related field. UK

British Association of Art Therapists

CANADA

Canadian Art Therapy Association Quebec Art Therapy Association

FRANCE

PROFAC French Art therapy site

ISRAEL

Israely Art Therapy site - Hebrew israely Art Therapy index - Hebrew

NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA

Australian New Zealand Art Therapy Association Australian Art Therapy Info.

USA

American Art Therapy Association Virginia Art Therapy Association Potomac Art Therapy Associaton International Expressive Arts Therapy Organization NYC Art Therapy

Therapeutic Services

Art Therapy & Art Plop The Healing Power of Art Courageous Happiness: Healing through Positive Psychology Self help healing arts journal

Discussion Forums

Art Therapy with Deaf People To be added

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