- Art therapists have a considerable understanding of art techniques and are proficient in using materials to facilitate none-verbal communication. 5
- The process of making art works in itself potentially revelatory, triggering strong feelings and revealing previously unexpressed issues. 5
- The images produces can be enlightening and provoking in unpremeditated startling ways. 6
- Whilst art processes are at the core of art therapy there are different conceptualisations of the process, based on varied theories. 7
- CBT
- In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy there is a focus on distorted thought processes which give rise to emotions and behaviours. 10
- The process is to help the client identify the false and negative rules and assumptions governing his or her actions and then find ways to replace or restructure assumptions with more realistic and positive rules and expectations. 10
- Mindfulness as a technique is being used by CBT arts-based practitioners in conjunction with other CBT methods. 11
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