What is Expressive Arts Therapy?

Expressive Arts Therapy is a multimodal way of utilizing our own innate creative urges to restore curiosity and empowerment through the use 1 or more of the art forms of visual art, creative writing, dance/movement, drama and music.

Benefits of Expressive Arts Therapy

Expressive Arts Therapy is an experiential therapy. That means rather than just talking about feelings and experiences you will use your body, senses and words to process the things you bring into the therapy room.

How does Expressive Arts Therapy Feel?

Exploring with the expressive arts in therapy can be a lot of things. Different activities have different benefits such as calming and grounding, a sense of play and curiosity, getting in touch with difficult or big feelings, and experiences of catharsis and resolution.

Who is Expressive Arts Therapy for?

Children and adults of all ages and ability! No artistic experience is necessary for expressive arts therapy. People struggling with a range of challenges can benefit from this modality.

All art by Cadence McCracken