Art Therapy: Philosophy, Benefits, and Scope of Practice

Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art as an expressive format. It helps individuals of all ages relieve stress and promote mental health in a non-judgmental environment. This article explores the philosophy, benefits, and scope of practice of art therapy, including its history and current state in Canada.

Art Therapy
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What is Art Therapy?
It is a type of therapy that uses Art
as an expressing format. There are
various kinds of art therapies used
till now which includes
multidisciplinary platforms which
includes subjects like art,
sculpture, psychology, psychiatry
and painting. The usage of art
therapy leads to acknowledging
the awareness of the self and the
surrounding, it has potential to
bring clarity and calmness into the
doer’s mind.
History
Art therapy is a relatively new
form therapy, it was used
during the 18th century to
treat psychiatric patients. The
term Adrian Hill coined the
term “Art Therapy”. Art
therapy’s potential
therapeutic efficacy was
understood and since the 20th
century it Art therapy came
into clinical profession to
treat various illnesses related
Philosophy of Art Therapy
The art therapy is form of psychotherapy,
psychoanalysis and counselling inspired by
the expression of self in to an art form. It is
for all ages to relieve stress and promote a
health mental health in a non-judgmental
environment. Art therapy is combined of
many genres of art, it comprises of music,
drama, play and other creative
approaches. This type of therapy can help
in self appreciation and also cure many
mental diseases like chronic stress,
anxiousness, dealing with depression, post-
traumatic stress or disorder, traumatic
brain injury and many more.

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to mental as well as physical.