Art therapy is often explained as “telling without talking”. A well-being approach on the rise for the past decades, Art therapy is now recognised by health sciences as healing and life-enhancing.

Also known as “drawing from within”, it is grounded in the fact that visual representation of our feelings and emotions comes before the actual verbalisation. As drawing from within has no imposed structure, this is especially helpful when these emotions are ambiguous or confusing. 

Children do not have extensive vocabularies for describing their feelings and experiences, so they are naturally inclined towards art as a way of communicating. In adults, Art therapy offers a non-intrusive way of coping with mental disorders, addictions, trauma or pain. Senior care patients also find in Art therapy a comforting and dignified way of dealing with memory loss or dementia.

Art therapy is the ultimate way of self-exploration, with proven benefits in releasing stress and tension and a healthy way of letting go of negative emotions. It also leads to self-empowerment and confidence-building, by making choices from shapes and colours.