Art-Therapy

Since the beginning of human history, men and women have used art to capture both the outer world and their inner world. Finding means to create an aesthetic experience (that exalts beauty, in the eyes of the person who represents it in a sensitive way) that is used as a communication channel is a human attribute. It is not until the Second World War that the concept of Art therapy as such is formalized, where art leaves museums, galleries and schools to go to the psychological world. In Art therapy we seek to provide the patient with plastic resources (various materials) to be able to express what happens within their being. Thoughts, emotions, feelings, dreams, etc. they take a tangible form through Art. What takes us sometimes hours to try to explain through words can sometimes be summarized in a very deep and accurate way using art. Sculptures, drawings, poems, mandalas are perfect bridges to explore ourselves. An Art therapy session is not an art class, it does not focus on teaching an artistic technique, it focuses on the subject and its representations. Therefore, no prior knowledge is needed to be able to attend Art therapy. The patient is the one who interprets his creations, explains them. Having a specific object delves into the emotions and if they cause discomfort, that same object can be used to transform them. The style of therapy depends on the Art therapist. Some focus more on the artistic side, others on the psychological. Anyone can be trained as an Art Therapist, however, there are different levels of deepening (specialties, masters, courses). If the person seeking training does not have a background from Psychology, then he will have to take some previous subjects, since the management of therapeutic processes must always be taken with care and knowledge.

I invite you today to take a pencil or brush, put on music and capture the emotions that the sounds may awaken in you. Enjoy!