Healing Arts
Healing arts are creative forms of self expression that engage the imagination and the senses to address deep subconscious feelings and beliefs that are not always readily available through language or conscious thought.
Participants can become aware of and begin to transform their emotions and mental attitudes that block healing through the use of healing arts. This can create enriching experiences for personal change, self development and reception of pleasure.
The healing arts have been known to reduce stress and decrease feelings of loneliness and shame. These practices can also lessen fear, relieve anxiety and reduce pain. Healing arts enhance self-esteem, offer new coping mechanisms and give a sense of control to participants through an appreciation of the senses. This can create strong communal ties and feelings of belonging.