Expressive Arts Therapy

With expressive arts, we can tune-in to felt-sense experiences of creation. Explore nonverbal expression, finding attunement and synchrony through the movements of bilateral art making.

Expressive Arts Therapy

Expressive arts therapy incorporates all forms of creative expression- from traditional visual arts to movements, sounds, drama enactments, metaphor, creative storytelling, and more. Sessions can be non-verbal and sensory focused without the need for retelling of the story. The focus is on integration and restoration through self-expression.

The sample video shows how music can become a co-regulator when paired with bilateral art making. The rhythm guides the movement that makes the marks and grounds through mindful presence.

Expressive arts therapy interventions are inspired by each individual. They are sparked by curiosity that allows expression to meet you where you are.

Neurographic art inspired exploration of Heart Walls

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When I make bilateral art that flows to a beat, music & rhythm become my coregulator, anchoring me to the present. #expression #bilateralstimulation #expressiveart #arttherapy
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Find your Expressive Voice

Expressive Arts

Learn the language of creative expression

Engage Curiosity

When we lean into curiosity, we move away from fear

Mutlimodal Approach

Expressive arts therapy uses the MSSS Model to guide individuals through finding the expressive language. Movement Sound Storytelling Silence

Integrative Practices

Expressive arts integrates with other therapy modalities such as nature-based therapy, parts work, polyvagal theory, EMDR, DBT, etc. Creative expression can be used for psychoeducation or skill building and positive resourcing. Instead of completing worksheets, concepts are taught through experiential learning.

Somatic Exploration

Creates here-and-now felt sense experiences for increasing body awareness and somatic release

Non-verbal Expression

When words are not enough... or when words are too much, the creative process facilitates emotional expression. Sessions can focus on non-verbal expression without the need for words.

Feel too self-aware for therapy?

Let healing emerge from creative expression