Although Art Therapy has been found to be an enormous help to many people – with or without disability – using art as a kind of self-administered tool can have a similar effect even without an Art Therapist. And besides … making something new isn’t just fun, it’s super rewarding anyway!
Having said all that, it’s worth quickly understanding Art Therapy …
In a nutshell, arts therapy uses the sensory elements made available through making art, engaging in some form of movement or other creative processes to facilitate communication and expression.
In other words, art therapy helps us connect with and express thoughts and feelings that are difficult to communicate through talking. When supporting people with disability it’s important to consider what difficulties they have in communicate these feelings otherwise. Art Therapy comes in different forms:
- Images
- Colour
- Movement
- Sound
- Shape
So, in the video below, Abbey from the Art of Education walks us through some essential tools you can use or make to make art accessible to those who might need adaptive equipment.
Most of what’s contained here you can find around the house, with the exception of paint or brushes you might need to find elsewhere.
We’d love for you to share what you’ve made – post an image on social media and tag Able Digital Wellness or send us an email to share your work if you wish!
Enjoy the benefits of making some art.
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