There are many ways to cope with stress and trauma that has happened in one's life. Many people will go to a psychologist or take medicine to deal with their emotions or stress. It seems as if no one looks for other forms of therapy that may be more beneficial. Art therapy is one way to deal with it. Art therapy is used to self-express and symbolize one’s emotions better. It has proved to help children and adults express unsaid emotions better. “Art therapy allows a person to discover new insight and meaning that might not be achieved with traditional talk therapy” (Mitchell). Art therapy has also been proven to benefit people with a memory loss. Art therapy can be for all ages. There are a variety of types of art therapy sessions that include things like self-portrait, abstract, and collages. Art therapy is valuable for adolescents and adults who are unable or unwilling to verbalize thoughts and feelings or that may have some form of dementia. Art therapy is a form of therapy to express by symbolizing with art to improve a person's emotional, mental, and personal well-being. People …show more content…
Art therapy is a great way to relieve tension or stress. It is generally used as a treatment of something, but someone doesn't necessarily have to use it as a treatment. One can use it for self-improvement or to find a new insight that one may not be able to find through traditional talk therapy. “Expressive arts therapy bridges the gap between the conscious and the unconscious mind. It can bring light to areas of therapy that are blocked, inhibited, and stuck, as well as bringing greater focus to those areas of concern” (Mitchell). Mitchell makes a point, art therapy lets someone have a voice even if they feel like they might have never had the tools to express yourself before. Expressing oneself in art therapy can allow you to learn things about your personality that one might have been unaware