Art making can express feelings that are difficult to verbalise, and can unlock different parts of ourselves that can not be accessed through words alone.

Art making can provide new ways of looking at old stories and issues and provide new perspectives.

Art making can make the invisible, visible (sometimes without the client realising).

The art response can act as a mirror, showing the client unknown parts of themselves, increasing self awareness and challenging patterns of behaviour.

Art making can be fun, exploratory, imaginative and creative.

Art making encourages social connection, cohesion and communication around common shared experiences.

Build self esteem

Emotional regulation

Personal growth

Sensory motor skills

Stress reduction

Can increase resilience

Promotes overall well being