What is art therapy?

• Art therapy is a unique way of dealing with problems, issues, or concerns.
• It is non-threatening and non-judgmental. 
• It is a combination of art and talk therapy in which the artwork is the medium and main focus of the counselling session.
• A variety of media are used in art therapy, such as paint, clay, oil pastels, pen and ink, chalk pastels, fabrics, and collage.     
• A skilled professional attends to the person who makes the art.  This witnessing and guidance is the central to the therapeutic relationship.