How does making art help someone identify or process emotions they didn't realize thry had?
The creativite process acts as a bridge into the subconscious. What emerges during art making is often unexpected and can feel overwhelming.
An art therapist's role to help hold those intense feelings. Support the client's awareness of those feelings and guide them back to a sense of safety. During verbal processing, the client can speak through what is surfaced
When emotions are difficult to articulate, the art therapist and the group can help the client find the right words.
To be continued...
Dr. Hanan Hassan Mustafa
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