Art therapy is defined by the American Art Therapy Association as utilizing “active art-making, the creative process, and applied psychological theory—within a psychotherapeutic relationship—to enrich ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Art is a powerful tool for mental health wellness, offering a creative outlet that can reduce stress, enhance emotional expression and promote healing — qualities that are especially important for ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur after a person experiences psychological trauma. Typically, PTSD treatment involves certain types of therapy, which ...

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – ‘Dip into Art Therapy: A Mindful Paint Night’ is a one-hour art therapy training followed by a paint session. A limited number of seats are available July 12 at the Suffolk ...

While talk therapy can be helpful for some, art therapy was what helped me focus on mental wellness. In the mid-2010s, before it was as common as it is now, I was going to therapy. I guess you could ...