Escaping Through Art

Alyssa Hobbs March 1, 2013

Orcutt Academy High School Frosh Core

Art Helps Survivors

After Hurricane Katrina, children suffered emotionally and environmentally.

Recovery

Art therapy has been a method of recovery for many children.

Art Therapy

• Can help people express themselves

• Can help people develop mentally, socially, and emotionally.

Art is a Language

Art therapy is a technique that can help people express feelings and experiences that they cannot express with words.

Children not able to speak or do not like confrontation can use art as an outlet.

. Art therapy creates a bridge between imagination and feelings

Development

People can use art as a method of mental, social, and emotional development.

Mental Development

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Emotional Development

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Art can be an outlet for people dealing while struggles and can help lift the spirits of those in need of emotional help.

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Art therapy is commonly used to overcome sadness and gain strength.

Group art therapy is a great way to strengthen relationships and can contribute to social development.

Art Expression

Art is another language used to express feelings and develop mentally, socially, and emotionally.

Art Heals

In conclusion, art can be a method of healing for the mind, heart, and body.

Work Cited

• “American Art Therapy Association." n.d. americanartassociation.org. 30 January 2013 <http://www.americanarttherapyassociation.org/upload/toolkitarttherapyinschools.pdf>.

• “Art and design." n.d. NYTimes.com. 30 January 2013 <http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/17/arts/design/17ther.html?_r=0>.

• Bruno, Stephanie. "Art therapy express." n.d. artherapyexpress.org. 5 February 2013 <http://www.arttherapyexpress.org/>.

• "Learning Disabilities and The Arts." n.d. National Center For Learning Disabilities. 6 February 2013 <http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/social-emotional-skills/learning-disabilities-arts>.

• “Winter 2009." n.d. berkeley.edu. 30 January 2013 <http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/issue/winter_2009>.

Thank You

Alyssa Hobbs March 1, 2013

Orcutt Academy High School Frosh Core