Multitudes of art therapy techniques are available. Each technique and media correspond to the vast array of psychological disroders and are used in conjunction with the healing process of the psyche. Art therapy is not solely used for psychological disorders as its benefits can be reaped by any population of people with or without a diagnosis. I have learned art therapy has a vast spectrum of goals. The main goal is to promote healing and growth through symbolic communication.
Further goals are to provide insight, relieve pain, turmoil and depression.
These goals are founded upon the theory to provide healing and growth for the psyche. I am learning how to direct the aforementioned goals in a therapeutic, creative and spiritual context. Through my clinical and internship experiences I have gained empathy and a unique understanding of each population I have worked with. Likewise,I have worked painstakingly hard to heal myself, to be spiritually attuned in order to be a whole person. I have learned my healing process and life experiences are tools of insight which can be used to help others.