by Sophiya S.
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January 7, 2007

Consider Art Therapy

April 28, 2007 03:36 PM EDT
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Art can be very therapeutic. Writing your emotions down or drawing your feelings can really make you discover thinsg about yourself you never know, it can help you come to terms with things that taunt you or do not comprehend. Sometimes its not worth paying so much in psychologist/therapist sessions, when you can do your very own psychoanalyzing. I just started this and its made an impact in my life. I reccommend others look into this. There are many books on thsi topic.
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Comments: 19

Maria G. Apr 28, 2007, 3:45pm EDT
I absolutely agree with this. To this day the best therapy I've found is to have art as an outlet. I recommend it to anyone willing to listen. Self-expression is the best kind of therapy.
Sophiya S. Apr 28, 2007, 3:51pm EDT
glad, to find others just like me!
Connie C. Apr 28, 2007, 3:57pm EDT
I agree. When I was younger, I would take an art pad and go to a spot that I felt comfortable and draw. It was great to renew my spirit.

I also think that music has this affect on me too.
Sophiya S. Apr 28, 2007, 4:01pm EDT
great to hear that
CyberGwen ! Apr 28, 2007, 4:10pm EDT
My sister graduates in a week from Loyola with her Art Therapy Degree. Funny, I didn't have to get my degree to know that it works!
Susan M. Apr 28, 2007, 5:41pm EDT
I'm so lacking in creative talent that I can't draw a straight line with a ruler, so trying to draw something is frustrating for me.
William M. Apr 28, 2007, 7:12pm EDT
You make it sound interesting.
Kelly E. Apr 28, 2007, 9:19pm EDT
Your definitely right about that! I would love for you to post this article in my group Pampered People (pamperedpeople.gather.com) where I like to get articles on how to make ourselves feel better!
Hi,
Drawing, painting, just "doing" it is good for your souls expression and can help you out a lot. If you think you cannot draw, take a white pad outside - somewhere where it's calm and just nature-filled and let your mind feel. Don't worry about how something comes out, whatever you end up drawing, be it one flower petal, or an entire scene will go along with whatever you're feeling.
Good post!
Marilyn
John Harris Beck Apr 29, 2007, 12:23pm EDT
I've done some with watercolor, also some "social art," both very effective.
Sophiya S. Apr 29, 2007, 12:29pm EDT
that's great to hear
Trine Meyer Vogsland Apr 29, 2007, 1:55pm EDT
I totally agree whether it is used conciously as therapy or just as a way of expressing oneself normally. I encourage all my students to draw, paint, write or otherwise use creative means to express feelings.
Sophiya S. Apr 29, 2007, 1:57pm EDT
wonderful!
Karolyn Q. Apr 29, 2007, 3:37pm EDT
I haven't drawn in years but I find my crafts are good therapy for me. I love creating things.
Jen (I'm back for more!) G. Apr 30, 2007, 9:02am EDT
When my daughter is not having a great day or is upset, she will usually sit down and draw for awhile. It is great alone time for her and she is in a much better mood when she is done.
Laura H. May 2, 2007, 12:55am EDT
I agree! I took one art therapy class in college and found it very interesting.
Clifford H Colpitts Jr May 13, 2007, 7:22pm EDT
As you know by now, Sigreit, that's exactly what I do with much of my writing. It has helped. Article is obviously great.
Sophiya S. May 13, 2007, 7:26pm EDT
Glad to hear that Clifford!
Parker S. Dec 30, 2008, 4:30pm EST
Thanks for sharing

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