C
reative expression takes the form of
inf inite outlets, with innumerable
intentions and purpose placed on the act.
Applied at times for professional purposes, or
at other times for the mere pleasure of creating,
artistic engagement can also be used for personal
resolution or illumination, either on an individual
basis or with the involvement of a therapist.
Yet while many argue that expression through
art is therapeutic in itself, others find the
involvement of a therapist helpful in navigating
the inarticulate depths of their emotion.
“Some phrase the arts as the ‘language of
the soul’ and so, in that retrospect, it gives
voice and expression to something inside us
that we cannot always connect to on a daily
occurrence,” says seasoned Expressive Art
Therapist (EXAT) and author, Leesa Landry.
“What I love about art-based therapies is that
they allow us to get beyond the ego, to go
deeper within the psyche,” she shares.
For those who think “artistic inclinations”
are necessary for benefitting from a session,
Landry observes that in fact, such individuals
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