The Science Behind Art Therapy: Why Creating Art Heals
Let’s delve into the fascinating neuroscience that helps explain why art therapy can be so effective, drawing from both foundational and current research in the field.
Art as Medicine: Understanding the Healing Power of Creative Expression
The relationship between art and healing is as ancient as human culture itself. As a Board Certified Art Therapist and practicing artist, I've observed how this connection manifests in our modern world - through neuroscience, embodied experience, and the profound simplicity of making marks on a page.