If you’re looking for a creative and sustainable way to navigate your emotions, you may be interested in art therapy. In the world of holistic wellness, art therapy offers people a new avenue for self-expression and healing.
Art therapy was first developed in the 1940s by British artist Adrian Hill, who recognized art’s therapeutic benefits when he was recovering from tuberculosis.
Since then, doctors have noticed a variety of art therapy benefits. Artistic expression greatly helps people with mental health conditions express themselves and work through symptoms.
Art therapy plays an important role in our approach to healing at Mind Body Optimization (MBO), but it’s just one part of our holistic healing plan.
We believe in looking at the bigger picture when it comes to your well-being, which means we use different ways to help you feel better, like incorporating talk therapy, mindfulness, and other treatments.
Art therapy is just one tool in our toolbox, but it can be a helpful one for exploring your emotions and finding new ways to cope.
At Mind Body Optimization, we are steadfast in our commitment to integrating various approaches to achieve physical and mental wellness.
In line with our goal of nurturing the mind, body, and spirit, art therapy serves as a way for you to look deep within yourself and to explore healthy ways of expressing your feelings, no matter how complicated.
For instance, if you struggle with anxiety, you may find solace in the repetitive motions of sculpting clay, or if you’ve been grappling with grief, you may find catharsis in the vibrant colors of a painting.
Mind Body Optimization recognizes that single therapy options don’t often work by themselves. This is why we focus on holistic treatment plans, such as incorporating mindfulness practices into art therapy sessions.
By utilizing techniques such as deep breathing and body scanning during the creative process, you can become more aware of the present and enhance your ability to regulate emotions.
For example, if you’re experiencing overwhelming stress, you may find relief by engaging in mindful painting, focusing on the sensations of the brush moving across the canvas.2
We want you to make the most out of your holistic journey to wellness with us. Our team at Mind Body Optimization ensures individuals get to reap all the benefits of art therapy through a wellness plan that suits them best.
At Mind Body Optimization, we will tailor a treatment plan that will often incorporate other evidence-based therapies into your therapies so that you get the most effective, integrative care available.
We often utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-based therapies, and motivational enhancement alongside art therapy benefits.
If you’re suffering from anxiety or stress, art therapy can help you manage these symptoms. Not only is art a relaxing activity that reduces stress, but it can allow you to discover cognitive patterns that you may not be immediately conscious of.
It can also help you express difficult emotions that may be difficult to verbalize. Through art therapy and other options, you can start to see a reduction in symptoms over time. This way, you can better manage any triggering or stressful anxiety-related symptoms.
Art therapy can be an invaluable tool to treat your trauma or PTSD. Traumatic experiences that are otherwise difficult to access may become easier to approach using metaphors or symbolic imagery, making it more manageable to process painful emotions.4
Alongside art therapy benefits, Mind Body Optimization will also work with you through utilizing trauma-based therapies such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
If you’re already working on your well-being with us through our outpatient services for other mental health concerns, you can also reach out to our team if you want to integrate art therapy in your overall wellness plan.
You can let us know if you want to engage in art-making activities as a form of self-care and self-expression. Then, after meeting with you and discussing art therapy benefits for your symptoms, we’ll make sure to tailor a proper art therapy plan for you.
If you or your loved one would like to schedule an art therapy session with us, contact our team today.
There are many ways to complete the journey to mental, physical, and spiritual wellness, and Mind Body Optimization would be honored to be part of yours.
With MBO, you can embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, one brushstroke at a time.
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