The arts are extremely important for the complete education of all children. According to a study conducted by the British Columbia School of Art Therapy, the arts are crucial to the healing of abused children . Children are comfortable and fluent with art. Creative art expression enhances self-esteem through mastery over media. The art allows a child the distance needed to build trust with an adult.
Art accesses creative energy.
Art heals through the child's increased ability to control self and media. Art provides a safe outlet for expression of regressive impulses, anger, and other difficult feelings. Art allows for expression and the release of nonverbal feelings and information. The art process promotes insight and reduces defensiveness.