art therapy
noun
: therapy based on engagement in artistic activities (such as painting or drawing) as a means of creative expression and symbolic communication especially in individuals affected with a mental or emotional disorder or cognitive impairment
She's also used art therapy while working with autistic and special-needs children and patients recovering from strokes.—
Cheryl Powell
Cheryl PowellIn art therapy, patients express their feelings not just through discussion, but through drawing, painting and sculpting. That's why this type of therapy is thought to be especially helpful for people who have difficulty articulating feelings—including children and those suffering from Alzheimer's disease, strokes and post-traumatic stress disorder.—Jenny Hontz
Jenny Hontz
art therapist
noun
plural art therapists
Although she works toward the same goals as the psychologist or psychiatrist, as an art therapist her technique is decidedly different.
—Sharon L. Bass
Sharon L. Bass
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Even scenes of art therapy that take place during her program feel rushed or ignored.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
Some people claim to offer art therapy but are not trained to do so.5
Check with your insurance company to see if art therapy is covered.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Oct. 2024
The group, Mandy’s Foundation, raises money for art therapy and pediatric education at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
Every day there are activities such as yoga, Qi Gong, art therapy, animal therapy, and ceremonies with the ancient chocolate ingredient cacao.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2024
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
Some people claim to offer art therapy but are not trained to do so.5
Check with your insurance company to see if art therapy is covered.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Oct. 2024
The group, Mandy’s Foundation, raises money for art therapy and pediatric education at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
Every day there are activities such as yoga, Qi Gong, art therapy, animal therapy, and ceremonies with the ancient chocolate ingredient cacao.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2024
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art therapy
noun
: therapy based on engagement in artistic activities (as painting or drawing) as a means of creative expression and symbolic communication especially in individuals affected with a mental or emotional disorder or cognitive impairment
In art therapy, patients express their feelings not just through discussion, but through drawing, painting and sculpting. That's why this type of therapy is thought to be especially helpful for people who have difficulty articulating feelings—including children and those suffering from Alzheimer's disease, strokes and post-traumatic stress disorder.—Jenny Hontz, The Los Angeles Times
Jenny Hontz, The Los Angeles Times
art therapist
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