The Healing Art of Clay Therapy by Patricia Sherwood

The Healing Art of Clay Therapy



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The Healing Art of Clay Therapy Patricia Sherwood ebook
Page: 128
Format: pdf
Publisher: Acer Press
ISBN: 0864316917, 9780864316912


It wasn't until the as well as the body. It is about getting feelings out in a creative manner without the filter of words. Working together, they create a house that symbolizes an effort to improve their relationships. Family members communicate with each other silently by sharing pieces of modeling clay. Whether in the wilderness or the backyard. Some examples of art that require muscle strength are working with clay (pounding and rolling) or standing at an easel and painting to music. Whether the art-making acts as a bridge to discuss one's thoughts and feelings and reactions to the art or as a means to get feelings out and provide a release when words are difficult to find, the practice of art therapy is proven to be healing. Art therapy integrates the fields of art, counseling, and psychology. The Park also boasts the tribal village of the Gujjars where people are found to be living in primitive clay huts. Art therapy is not concerned with how artistic or how well a person can draw, paint or work with clay. The American Art Therapy Association (AATA) defines art therapy as: “Employing the creative process of art-making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well . Nature can be a source of solace, healing, insight and regeneration. In each of these cases, art therapy facilitates healing and growth. Nature Therapy: Art of Healing. Just think, what is the most commonly given gift when visiting a sick friend? And what would a wedding be without flowers? The use of visual expression for healing has been used for thousands of years. It is about the process of self-expression, not the product.