Essays on Art Therapy

The authors in this article reviewed numerous records of studies that were done to test the effectiveness of creative art therapies treating PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). They narrowed their review down to seven studies that used a controlled study structure and had conveyed evidence...

In the developmental psychology, human relationship is the fundamental key of physical and psychological well-being, as human survives by depending on each other. According to the first and second principle of sociocultural level of analysis, human relationship is built because human being has the basic...

A recent scientific journal provided proof that the use of art therapy can improve psychological stability and help alleviate depression, anger, stress and anxiety levels. High levels of anxiety and depression can affect a patient not only psychologically but also physically. Through new studies, health...

The article “Does Art Therapy Work? Identifying the Activate Ingredients of Art Therapy Efficacy” states that art, itself, can help clients cope with emotional pain. Art can effectively improve one’s mental state. Author Lynn Kapitan, editor of Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy...

A diagnosis of depression involves a loss of interest in usual activities or feelings of sadness accompanied by an array of possible symptoms that must be present for at least two weeks (American Psychiatric Association, 2017). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2017)...

“Women have greater odds of adverse mental health among deployed veterans,” (Hoglund and Schwartz, 2014, Lehavot et al. , 2012, Maiocco & Smith, 2016). In today’s society, a lot more women are joining the military. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, there were 1....

The Movement theatre is an ideal place to understand better modern Georgian culture and look at the theatre from the other side. Since the actors tell the story only through movements, there is no language barriers, and the theater tries its best to please everyone,...

I’ve always wanted to combine my love of art and my compassion for people. I plan to do this by studying Social Work for my second master’s degree and eventually becoming an art therapist. My first master’s degree was in Fine Art; while making my...