Art therapy involves helping those with emotional and psychological difficulties to deal with their problems through a cooperative process of discovery. Clients are encouraged to come to their own understanding of what their art reveals, facilitated by the therapist, who helps to negotiate interpretations of the client’s drawings, which are created through a therapeutically oriented art-making process.
Art therapy is one major type of complementary therapy for breast cancer survivor, you don’t need to be an “artist” or to have any art experience to benefit from Art Therapy. It is a discovery process in a relaxed and safe, small, closed-group environment. You participate to the level you feel comfortable doing so.
It can be effectively used for self-expression and relaxation as well as for exploration of a creative healing process. Art Therapy can be a helpful way to gain understanding and perspective on an issue. It promotes personal growth through a critical time in your life. In an Art Therapy session, emphasis is put on the participant and the process, not on the art product. No judgments are made on any artwork. All the art materials are supplied.
Art therapy program could be group or one to one session.
Registration is required for new participants. This program is free to breast cancer survivor.