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Art therapy — is a form of expressive therapy that uses art materials, such as paints, chalk and markers. Art therapy combines traditional psychotherapeutic theories and techniques with an understanding of the psychological aspects of the creative process,… … Wikipedia
art therapy — noun Art used as a means of communication, or a creative activity, to assist personal development, diagnosis and rehabilitation • • • Main Entry: ↑art * * * ˌart ˈtherapy 7 [art therapy] noun uncoun … Useful english dictionary
art therapy — The therapeutic use of art making, within a professional relationship, by people who experience illness, trauma, or challenges in living, and by people who seek personal development. Through creating art and reflecting on the art products and… … Glossary of Art Terms
art therapy — /ˈat θɛrəpi/ (say aht theruhpee) noun the use of art to promote healing or wellbeing. Also, art psychotherapy. –art therapist, noun …
art therapy — the use of art media and images, the creative process, and patient response to the products created for the treatment of psychiatric and psychologic conditions, often as an adjunct to psychotherapy, and for rehabilitation … Medical dictionary
art therapy — method of emotional healing and self exploration in which art is used as a medium for patients to express their feelings … English contemporary dictionary
art therapy — UK / US noun [uncountable] a type of treatment for people with a mental illness in which they express their feelings by painting, drawing, or making sculptures … English dictionary
American Art Therapy Association — The American Art Therapy Association (AATA) is the official United States organization for art therapists. They are a non profit organization based in Alexandria, VA. Their website enables those interested in art therapy to learn about current… … Wikipedia
Art methodology — refers to a studied and constantly reassessed, questioned method within the arts, as opposed to a method merely applied (without thought). This process of studying the method and reassessing its effectiveness allows art to move on and change. It… … Wikipedia
Art — This article is about the general concept of Art. For the categories of different artistic disciplines, see The arts. For the arts that are visual in nature, see Visual arts. For people named Art, see Arthur (disambiguation). For other uses, see… … Wikipedia
