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(also known as Painting, Creativity, Art Therapy)
Art is an application of a creativity that has some form of appreciative value, usually on the basis of aesthetic value or emotional impact. Much about art is controversial, including what specific cases can be considered such. more at Wikipedia

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Overall, 95% (4188 Members) find Art helpful
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I sew, knit, crochet, and write both for myself and for clients. It helps me to (1) get out my feelings, and (2) feel confident and capable.
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I have done art therapy in the hospital several times and liked it.
I sketch journal on a regular basis and I am going to college next year for art and art eduacation. Art has saved me by giving me an escape and a release.
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i've always loved art, but it was a fantastic way to vent everything.
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i get lost in it.
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i love getting emotionout through art
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It helped me vent
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I LOVE TO COLOR INCOLORING BOOK
painting, writing, singing, composing used to work to get me away from my pain, and now i realize it is futile. So i cannot bring myself to do what i love to cope, as it has been a coping mechanism for a problem i no longer want to have, nor deal with.
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I write and take pictures when inspired- depends on mood.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Anyone using art as therapy?
    Yeah I took up folk art and other sorts of craft work to get me out of the house and socialising, it did the trick, but I have lost interest in all th... [More]
  2. Discussion: Anyone using art as therapy?
    Definitely art is helpful. It brings out what is inside of you that even you may not be aware of. My problem has been time to do this. But at least I... [More]
  3. Discussion: Anyone using art as therapy?
    Hello, All -- I'm looking to connect with people who are using art (any form, including writing, painting, music, sculpture, etc.) as part of the ... [More]
  4. Discussion: art therapy?
    Ive always had trouble with accepting myself and seeing how hard i work. I am my worst crtitc. I always judge what i do and how i do it, and if im goo... [More]
  5. Discussion: Art therapy
    I kinda like the finger painting idea. My art therapy is writing a memoir. Worked hard today, was able to concentrate well thanks to starting l... [More]

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