Art Therapy
Our Mindful Youth provide Therapeutic Supports to children and young people in Geelong and The Bellarine Peninsula, with a focus on mental health. Our services aim to empower clients with the knowledge and skills needed to increase their level of independence and improve their mental and physical health.
Art Therapy refers to any combination of visual arts, writing, drama, music or dance as a creative and therapeutic outlet. Art Therapy sessions involve choosing an appropriate art modality and using this modality to lower anxiety and stress, improve self-awareness and self-esteem, strengthen relationships, regulate behaviours and increase social skills.
Using art as a tool for expression, communication and self exploration could be the most important tool missing from your mental health tool kit. Creative expression is a great way to:
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Navigate feelings of anxiety and unhappiness.
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Take a step back from life and reflect on creations from a distance.
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View thoughts, feelings and sensations from a point of curiosity rather than judgement.
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Calm the nervous system.
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Communicate without words.
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Create something to be proud of.
