Research
Interview with Ms.Dina Schapiro Assistant Chairperson at Creative Arts Therapy department at Pratt Institute
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Art therapy is to utilize the creative process and aesthetic decision making in their clinical work Art Therapy is an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through creative process within a psychotherapeutic relationship. It is utilized to support personal and relational treatment, improve self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, enhance social skills, and reduce and resolve conflicts and distress.
distinct from verbal articulation alone by allowing one to express onself through kinesthetic, sensory, perceptual, and symbolic opportunities which can overcome the limitations of language. Especially, since it is targeted for teenagers, integrating elements from art therapy, such as creative activities, would not only draw more attention but also let the students have various outlets to express themselves.
I thought art therapy would be a great methodology which would be effective for acheiving the goal of this project. The key findings from the interview with Ms. Schapiro was that art therapy engages the mind, body, and spirit in ways that are 15
