Art Therapy

GLOSSARY

A form of therapy based on the idea that the creative process of art making is healing and life-enhancing and is a form of nonverbal communication of thoughts and feelings. See also music therapy and dance therapy.

A colorful digital illustration of a paintbrush painting a pink lotus flower icon on a green canvas.
A colorful digital illustration of a paintbrush painting a pink lotus flower icon on a green canvas.

Reference:

Malchiodi, C. A. (Ed.). (2011). Handbook of art therapy. Guilford Press.

American Art Therapy Association. (1996). Mission statement. Mundelein, IL: Author.