At Well, we believe that creative spirit guides healing. Art therapy is an integrative and researched based therapeutic approach that utilizes  the creative art making process with psychological theory and human experience. Art therapy offers an avenue for non-verbal emotional and psychological processing that is guided by a registered professional art therapist. The creative experience of art therapy amplifies the active art making process over the product of the creation, allowing space for authentic self-expression and building sensory awareness.  

 

Research shows that trauma lives within our body and can disrupt our memory and regulation skills that can expand across generations. Art therapy supports individuals in accessing, exploring, and processing the experiences of non-verbal traumas in our bodies. This creative expression is collaborative in the psychotherapeutic relationship and is intentional to an individual's needs and goals. The non-verbal, experiential based, and metaphorical process of art therapy is supportive for individuals across the lifespan with an awareness of cultural and environmental factors and influences. More information can be found at https://arttherapy.org/ . 

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With two staff art therapists, Well aims to integrate the creativity of whole brain healing for our clients. Request a consultation with Lauren or Bahareh to learn more.