Authors :
Saswati Mukhopadhyay Chakravorty
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 7 - July
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/3jv9swbu
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8238252
Abstract :
This research paper examines the effectiveness
of therapeutic art interventions in promoting emotional
well-being and psychological healing. Through a
systematic review of empirical studies and qualitative
analysis of participant experiences, this study investigates
the therapeutic benefits of art-making in various
populations, including individuals with mental health
disorders, trauma survivors, and individuals experiencing
stress or anxiety. The research highlights the unique
qualities of art as a therapeutic medium, including its
capacity for nonverbal expression, symbolic
representation, and sensory engagement. Findings indicate
that therapeutic art interventions facilitate self-expression,
enhance emotional awareness, and foster personal growth
and resilience. The analysis reveals common themes such
as empowerment, catharsis, and the development of coping
strategies through artistic exploration. Moreover, this
paper explores the underlying mechanisms by which
therapeutic art interventions have a positive impact,
including the activation of the imagination, the cultivation
of mindfulness, and the strengthening of the therapeutic
relationship. The research contributes to the growing body
of evidence supporting the integration of art-based
approaches in mental health care, advocating for the
recognition and incorporation of therapeutic art practices
in clinical settings and community programs.
This research paper examines the effectiveness
of therapeutic art interventions in promoting emotional
well-being and psychological healing. Through a
systematic review of empirical studies and qualitative
analysis of participant experiences, this study investigates
the therapeutic benefits of art-making in various
populations, including individuals with mental health
disorders, trauma survivors, and individuals experiencing
stress or anxiety. The research highlights the unique
qualities of art as a therapeutic medium, including its
capacity for nonverbal expression, symbolic
representation, and sensory engagement. Findings indicate
that therapeutic art interventions facilitate self-expression,
enhance emotional awareness, and foster personal growth
and resilience. The analysis reveals common themes such
as empowerment, catharsis, and the development of coping
strategies through artistic exploration. Moreover, this
paper explores the underlying mechanisms by which
therapeutic art interventions have a positive impact,
including the activation of the imagination, the cultivation
of mindfulness, and the strengthening of the therapeutic
relationship. The research contributes to the growing body
of evidence supporting the integration of art-based
approaches in mental health care, advocating for the
recognition and incorporation of therapeutic art practices
in clinical settings and community programs.
