Friedl Dicker-Brandeis: Art Therapy at the Terezin Concentration Camp
Friedl Dicker-Brandeis:Art Therapy at the Terezin Concentration Camp
Art therapy is the expressive form of creativity that improves a person’s emotional and mental well-being. The creative forces are in each one of us, waiting to surface. Professionals have the education and skills to help an individual deal with the daily stresses of life.
There are times in life when you can’t communicate what you are feeling. It is at this point therapy is a catalyst for expression through an art form. The art therapist is trained extensively in recognizing nonverbal symbols. They realize the things you are displaying are things that are difficult to express in words.
Through the use of different art materials, visual art expression can help you manage your behavior and innermost feelings. Art therapy is for everyone. It is a good assessment for mental health or working through a serious illness. This type of therapy is for all races and all ages and creates an emotional link.
Art can be expressed through a beautiful melody or a beautiful piece of sculptor. A child can express it through a colorful picture. It comes in many forms and is an representation of our emotional state of mind.