Art Therapy
Art therapy, or the use of art to depict feelings and thoughts, can have therapeutic effects on individuals with chemical dependency by bypassing defenses, promoting emotional expression, and fostering creativity. Common subjects individuals are asked to illustrate include crisis moments, recovery bridges, cost-benefit contrasts, life forecasts, and barriers to recovery. This treatment technique is often used to help individuals recognize and clarify feelings and attitudes. 1
1 Holt E, Kaiser D. The first step series: Art therapy for early substance abuse treatment. The Arts in Psychotherapy. 2009; 36(4): 245-250.
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