There are many different forms of therapy used to treat addiction and mental illness, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, group therapy, peer led support groups, etc. For those who feel like they wish to get in touch with their creative side while receiving therapy, art therapy is a wonderful option. Here at Adolescent Wellness Academy, we utilize alternative therapies when treating our clients. We feel alternative therapies paired with traditional therapies are the best course of action to treat addiction and/or mental illness.
What Is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a therapy that integrates the mental health and human services to enrich the lives of individuals, families, and communities through creating art and creative processes. This is applied through psychological theory, and human experiences within the psychotherapeutic relationship. Art therapy is facilitated by a professional who supports personal and relational treatment goals, while helping within community concerns. This form of therapy is used to improve many different things including: cognitive function, sensorimotor function, self-esteem- self-awareness, emotional resilience, enhance social skills, etc. This form of therapy also reduces many different issues including: conflicts, distress, conflicts associated with societal and ecological change. There are numerous benefits to art therapy for teens. These benefits can improve mental health and physical health in many different ways. Some of the more notable benefits of art therapy for teens include:- Helps reduce physical pain
- Decreases the symptoms of stress
- Reduces stress
- Reduces anxiety
How Does Art Therapy Help Teens?
Art therapy can be practiced in many different healing settings such as hospitals, schools, clinics, private practices, etc. Art therapy uses integrative methods that engage the mind, body, and soul. This type of therapeutic technique uses methods that are distinct from verbal articulation alone. It can be especially hard for teens to express how they feel using their words. Within art therapy, the art therapist will honor the teenagers opinions, beliefs, and values while supporting their creative, emotional, and spiritual growth/development. Art therapy focuses on imagery which really taps into a person’s earliest knowledge and reaction of the world. Clinical art therapy is an effective and non threatening form of treatment/therapy. Art therapy can also help the client’s therapist to gain some insight within the teen’s psyche and get an idea about the youth’s concerns and what is occurring in their life that may be concerning. This may reveal events that the teen feels are too risky or even too personal to reveal. This is a way for these distressed teens to seek help without actively reaching out to an adult (this is an advantage because sometimes adolescents do not like to express their feelings to adults). As stated previously, Art therapy has many different benefits, but one of the main benefits is that art therapy provides a support system for adolescents experiencing abuse, depression, lack of self-regard, or social failure and academic failure.How Adolescent Wellness Academy Helps Struggling Teens
Adolescents can benefit from “fun” therapies, and therapies where they don’t have to directly explain how they are feeling. Not having to use words can take the pressure off of expressing themselves. Here at Adolescent Wellness Academy, we understand that it’s not always easy to express our emotions, especially as a teen, and sometimes we may feel like no one will understand. Art therapy is a good way to share our feelings without verbally having to say them.Teen Mental Health Treatment in South Florida – AWA
At Adolescent Wellness Academy, a teen mental health treatment center located in South Florida, we understand the complexities and challenges of guiding our loved ones, especially adolescents, towards recovery from mental health challenges. Recognizing the delicate nature of this journey, we are committed to offering compassionate, specialized care even in situations where individuals may be hesitant to seek help. We are dedicated to providing a supportive environment that fosters healing and growth through our tailored programs:- Day Therapeutic Program: A structured daytime treatment offering therapeutic support and education that integrates seamlessly with the adolescent’s daily life.
- After-School Program: An innovative approach that provides therapeutic activities and supports post-school hours, allowing teens to continue their education while receiving the care they need.
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