The
art therapies benefit people with many psychological and
emotional problems. People feel that it is not fulfilling their
potential, since they are affected by anxiety or poor
self-esteem with stress related problems.
Art
therapy is valuable for people who feel threatened by close
relationships as it provides space to express their feelings.
Music
therapy is a traditional form of adolescent expressions,
appropriate for hyperactive children, or people suffering from
Alzheimer’s disease.
Drama
therapy plays a role in teaching social skills such as
assertiveness, improving relationships between couples, family or
individuals within a group.
Dance
movement therapy
is effective with young children benefiting
the mother/baby relationship if both are undergoing therapy
together. Elder patients in the advanced stages of dementia are
also reached through movement therapy.
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