What is Art Therapy? 

Art therapy uses the creative process of art making to help improve mental health. It involves creative techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, coloring and sculpting to help your teen express themselves. It is rooted in the idea that creative expression can foster healing and mental well-being. It combines this creative expression with psychotherapy which facilitates self exploration and understanding. No art experience is necessary.

What is Sand Tray Therapy? 

Sandtray therapy is a form of expressive therapy that involves using a small sandbox and miniature figures to help individuals express and process emotions, thoughts, and experiences. In this therapeutic method, clients create scenes or stories in the sand using a variety of figurines of people, animals, objects, or abstract concepts.

How can art therapy and sandtray therapy help my child?

• it offers a safe place for self expression through art

• helps your teen gain an understanding of their own feelings and struggles

• provides a tactile environment for teens who have a difficult time with verbal communication

• is a relaxing, calming and grounding space

• provides a cathartic release of emotions and energy

• creates bridges between internal and external life