The art of healing

Art therapy can be especially beneficial for individuals who have special educational needs or find it difficult to communicate verbally, says Mimi Tung, head of program design and lead art therapist at SAF. "Art provides an alternative means of communicating, processing thoughts (as well as helping a person's) worldview to evolve," she adds.

At a typical session, the client is asked to create visual images in the presence of a qualified art therapist. "This process contributes to the externalization of thoughts and feelings, which may otherwise remain unexpressed," says Byrne. The therapist may then ask open-ended questions about the artwork to stimulate dialogue. "The artwork serves as a mirror for the client to see their internal world."

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