Teens have the opportunity to take part in art therapy groups and activities. During groups, individual members may work on their own art or engage in group therapy activities that involve art making.
Art therapy is a different kind of treatment.
At the Phoenix House Teen Center, youths use different art media and various images to produce art through the creative process. The teens then reflect on their work. The artwork gives the teens a chance to think about different aspects of their lives, specifically their drug and alcohol abuse. Art therapy is used with all populations and has been found to help clients work on dealing with their emotions, building social skills, and developing behavior management and self awareness. The art also helps people to solve problems, reduce stress and anxiety, and increase self esteem.