Art Therapy
Art has been used for therapeutic purposes since time immemorial. We still know the ancient techniques that sought to restore the balance of human forces through creative processes. Music, visual arts, movement, and the art of the word were actively used in medical practice by the ancient Greeks as well. Today, one of the most popular directions is visual art therapy, which has been established in classical and anthroposophic medicine, psychotherapy, and other fields for over 100 years. It is also often found as a special subject in European and American schools.
Art therapy at Therapie House has a 30-year history. Our services include:
- • Painting with watercolors and other water-based paints;
- • Working on paper with charcoal, pastels, and pencils;
- • Clay modeling exercises;
- • Working on stone, wood, and plaster;
- • Mandala therapy;
- • Collaging;
- • Fairy-tale therapy;
- • Play therapy for children.
Art therapy activates dormant abilities, resources, and self-healing forces in a person. At the same time, creative activity helps the patient enliven their sensory organs. Art therapy is particularly effective if the patient has:
- • Disturbance of physical and mental balance;
- • Emotional exhaustion;
- • Autistic spectrum disorders;
- • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD);
- • Speech and learning difficulties;
- • Chronic fatigue;
- • Anxiety and various types of personality disorders;
- • Other acute or chronic mental and somatic diseases.
Art therapy is recommended from age 3 onwards. Its type, course, and session duration depend on the patient's age, individual resources, and needs. Art therapy is conducted both in the form of individual sessions and in groups.
