Expressive Arts Therapy (EAT) is based on the belief that the creative process can help people access their emotions, thoughts, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment. When people express themselves creatively, they can to tap into their subconscious mind and gain insights into themselves that they may not be able to access through traditional talk therapy.

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In the journey of self-awareness and healing, EAT plays a pivotal role in facilitating a significant creative process for both expressing and uncovering one's true self. Multiple studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of arts therapy in delving into emotions, reducing levels of anxiety and depression, boosting self-esteem, and aiding in the management of various psychological conditions, including ADHD, Dementia, Autism, and PTSD. Clients are encouraged to establish a connection with their inner selves by utilizing a range of art materials, including paints, crayons, clay, markers, pastels, and pencils, as mediums for creative expression. This approach not only allows clients to articulate their emotions, but also fosters a deeper comprehension of their feelings through artistic and creative means. Image is psyche’s first language and it is through the creation or play with image that we can better understand the layers of meaning of emotion, memories and processes. Ultimately, EAT serves to heighten self-awareness, foster personal development, nurture coping abilities, and enhance cognitive function.

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The focus is on removing the inner critic and witnessing the internal process, not the parentheses “art” product. No art experience necessary. Come with a beginners, mind and playful spirit, and expect “aha” moments.

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