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Art Therapy: A Path to Recovery for Survivors

Art Therapy: A Path to Recovery for Survivors

Dr. Rachel Wong

Dr. Rachel Wong

Art Therapist

Healing
Therapy
Art

The Power of Creative Expression

Art therapy offers survivors a unique way to process trauma when words feel insufficient. Through various mediums, individuals can:

  • Express complex emotions
  • Process traumatic memories
  • Build self-awareness
  • Develop coping strategies

Common Techniques

  1. Visual Journaling

    • Daily sketching
    • Collage work
    • Color therapy
  2. Sculpture and Clay Work

    • Tactile processing
    • Three-dimensional expression
    • Grounding exercises

Success Stories

Many survivors have found healing through art therapy. Here are some of their experiences and the techniques that helped them most.