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<\/a>Art therapy \u2013 treatment through art<\/h1>\n\n

Art is not only entertainment, but also a way to express thoughts and emotions and to better understand the world around you and yourself. Thanks to this, it can be successfully used in therapy as a support in the treatment of emotional and mental disorders. This unique field is referred to as art therapy.<\/p>\n\n

The history of therapy through art<\/h2>\n\n

An important role in the development of therapy through art was played by the British artist Adrian Hill, who in 1942. He was the first to use the term art therapy. He presented the history of the creation of this field in the book “Art Versus Illness”.<\/p>\n\n

We can learn from it that Hill drew to deal with boredom during a long stay in a sanatorium. Over time, he began to teach art to a group of patients, which allowed him to see and appreciate its therapeutic effect on humans.<\/p>\n\n

Art therapy techniques<\/h2>\n\n

Art therapy uses various fields of art, both visual, performative and musical. The most popular examples are:<\/p>\n\n

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  • Art therapy <\/strong>\u2013 therapy through artistic creativity, e.g. intuitive painting, i.e. without a plan and evaluation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Music therapy <\/strong>\u2013 includes listening to music, as well as playing simple instruments and singing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Film therapy <\/strong>\u2013 consists of watching films and discussing their content, as well as sharing the emotions accompanying the screening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bibliotherapy <\/strong>\u2013 by reading appropriately selected texts, e.g. therapeutic fairy tales and fairy tales.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Theatre therapy <\/strong>\u2013 uses elements of theatre, e.g. improvisation or acting out scenes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Choreotherapy <\/strong>\u2013 movement and dance therapy, which includes, for example, free dance, based on spontaneity and the release of emotions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    What are the benefits of therapy through art?<\/h2>\n\n

    By engaging in artistic activity, you can:<\/p>\n\n

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    • release repressed emotions,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • reduce stress and anxiety,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • increase self-awareness and the ability to express oneself,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • develop creativity,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • improve concentration,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • gain more self-confidence,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • improve non-verbal skills,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • strengthen memory,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • develop patience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      These benefits make art therapy used in the therapy of people struggling with depression, anxiety disorders (including PTSD), personality disorders, addictions, neuroses and neurodiversity.<\/p>\n\n

      It is also often used when working with the elderly, as it has a positive effect on mental and manual fitness, as well as in the rehabilitation of disabled people.<\/p>\n\n

      However, art therapy is an ideal activity for anyone looking for a way to express their emotions, reduce tension or improve concentration.<\/p>\n\n

      #arteterapia #terapiaprzezsztuke<\/p>\n\n

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