Art Therapy and Anxiety: Confidence Through Creativity
It’s no secret that art-making is a helpful tool when dealing with anxiety. Just take a stroll through any bookstore or online retailer; the plethora of Anxiety-Reducing Adult Coloring Books on the market will tell you that. And they’re popular for good reason — creative expression is shown to reduce stress-related hormones in your body.
But here’s the irony: many people (especially adults) feel anxious about the idea of engaging in art therapy.
What to Expect from an Art Therapy Session
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy, facilitated by licensed or certified art therapists. It sounds pretty straightforward: it integrates creative expression with mental health counseling, yet many people, especially adults, find it hard to picture what an actual session looks like.
I’m Cassidy, a Philly-based art therapist and counselor, and I am here to talk about what actually happens in a typical art therapy session.