Individual responses, which are discovered through the process, resonate strongly. I don't interpret. The clients do. The goal, she adds, is to have clients gain some mastery over the medium they use, thus enhancing their self esteem. Art therapy is becoming increasingly important in addressing lifestyle issues and in fostering wellness.
Most hospitals have art therapy programs.
Senior centers, nursing homes and mental health centers find art helps participants open up and begin to deal with the issues that are causing them stress. Shor is quick to add that one need not be an artist to benefit from art therapy. In fact, she works hard to undo damage done in high school art programs. Gaining self-awareness is not like writing a good essay. It's expression versus technique.