Art Therapy Adelaide
What is Art Therapy?
Art Therapy is an evidence-based and highly effective therapeutic approach, in which children and young people explore their feelings, thoughts and experiences through art rather than only verbal expression.
Children’s art therapy, utilises drawing, painting, sand-play therapy and mixed media and other creative tools in a safe, supportive and non-clinical space.
What is an art therapist? Our qualified art therapist can support your child to use creativity as a bridge for communication, healing and growth.
Who is Art Therapy for?
We provide children’s Art Therapy for Adelaide children, adolescents and young people who may benefit from emotional, behavioural, sensory or developmental support through a creative medium or where they may not be able to articulate their inner world. An Art Therapist may be particularly beneficial to engage with those those who:
Need a non-verbal way to express feelings, memories or stress
Are dealing with anxiety, trauma, behavioural challenges or low self-esteem.
Benefit from art therapy activities that support fine motor, sensory or cognitive development
Are under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and seeking art therapy NDIS-eligible support
How can Art Therapy help?
Art Therapy activities and therapeutic supports can help your child with:
Emotional expression & self-awareness:
Reduce anxiety and build resilience
Cognitive & motor development
Communication & social skills
Trauma & stress processing
Self-soothing and coping skills