Transformative Essay: The Use Of Art Therapy In Public Schools

Art Therapy According to a new study led by Girija Kaimal, the assistant professor of creative arts therapies at Drexel University, “45 minutes of creative activity significantly lessens stress in the body, regardless of artistic experience or talent.” This creative activity can come in the form of art therapy, and many of us already use art therapy without really knowing it. The American Art Therapy Association states that art therapy can “help people resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and achieve insight.” But art therapy is not really used in the professional sense that often. Despite it having lots of known benefits on students in particular, it is rarely used in the public school system. Even though it serves as a form of expression for prisoners, it does not get much funding from our government. By introducing art therapy as a legitimate form of therapy, we can teach people new skills that have the potential to improve their psychological wellbeing, which they will be able to use alongside a therapist, or practice on their own. In addition to this, we should promote the use of art therapy in places and institutions

Thackara’s approach is about analyzing the inmate, and there is conversation with them throughout the process. A negative to this approach is that it would not really be possible to do in group settings, especially since art therapy in prison is usually done in