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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% (4193 Members) find Art helpful
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Art Reviews

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LOVED IT
makes me feel human
Working / Worked
stops all thaughts and keeps my brainadoe at a dull roar
Working / Worked
helped to initially break that unbearable inability to talk in therapy. great tool.
i like making beaded jewelry and tie-dye clothes.
worked on a lot of needlework and crafts to take my mind of the abuse I was experiencing in my first marriage and also helps me through the emotional abuse I receive from my parents!
Working / Worked
I draw all the time it so relaxing
I used to draw & paint often
Working / Worked
I love doing crafts. If makes me feel like I am capable of completing something.
I love creating something beautiful
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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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