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Did you know that making art can be a great way to support your mental health? Art therapy is a type of therapy that views creating as therapeutic in and of itself. There are many ways to heal, and for some, healing through creating is a profound way to express what they can\u2019t or don\u2019t know how to say out loud. Being creative be a great way to support your mental health! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some therapists specialize in a kind of therapy called Art Therapy<\/a>. Just like some therapists have additional training in EMDR or couples therapy, art therapists have training in art therapy on top of traditional therapy training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art therapy is a type of therapy that views creating as therapeutic in and of itself.<\/strong> There are many ways to heal, and for some, healing through creating is a profound way to express what they can\u2019t or don\u2019t know how to say out loud.\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Making art promotes well-being and can provide social connections, which as we\u2019ve all learned in the past two years are incredibly important. There are even tons of ways to get crafty in your own home – so perfect for pandemic times. YouTube has literally millions of tutorials on every craft under the sun, from knitting to collage art to woodworking. There are social media groups of Facebook or subreddits with tips, resources, and support. Taking up a creative hobby can give you an opportunity to make new friends and connect with new people, which can be helpful for folks dealing with mental health issues like depression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art is about making something. Using your imagination to create something can help you express thoughts or feelings that you don\u2019t know how to articulate in other ways. What might take you a long time to express or process in traditional talk therapy could be explored through art therapy. The guidance of an art therapist can help you sort through the information and make connections or spot patterns, just like in talk therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art therapy allows for mental health support in a therapeutic setting, but you can also benefit from making art outside of the therapy room. Our lives are pretty busy these days and it\u2019s not often that we can slow down and truly take a break. Creating art gives you a chance to use your brain and stay grounded in the present moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few ways to be creative to support your mental health to give you some ideas: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n