What is Creative Wellness?
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It is also known as Arts for Health, Arts in Health and Arts in Medicine
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Applies the arts (visual, music, writing, dance, performance, etc.) to promote mind/body wellness
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Programs may exist in healthcare facilities, community work, or private practice
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It is wellness focused
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It is NON-CLINICAL
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Helps reduce stress & anxiety
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It can help you find your voice through the creative process
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Helps process & transform emotions
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It does NOT involve diagnosis or psychoanalyzing
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It is NOT Art Therapy; however, it does have therapeutic benefits
Benefits
Enhances Connection to Self
Helps Reduce Stress & Anxiety
Promotes Well-being
Engages Mindfulness & Flow States
Enhances Inner Balance
Resources + Links
Webinar: Arts on Prescription
University of Florida-Arts in Medicine
NOAH: Arts in Health Resources/Toolkits
First Nations Perspective on Health and Wellness
Tips by Native Aunties for Mental Health
Disclaimer
Creative wellness sessions are not therapy; however, the practice has therapeutic benefits.
I do not diagnose or psychoanalyze; rather, I walk with you through your experience, empathize with you, and help you use the creative process to transmute emotions, and release them through an art medium.
If you need to dive deeper into learning coping mechanisms, root causes of behavior, or need diagnosing, please visit the links below for the American Art Therapy Association or BetterHelp where you can be directed to clinical care and licensed professionals.
Home - New - American Art Therapy Association
BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988. You can also chat with a counselor at 988lifeline.org