The power of art therapy

  • A person wearing a red jacket sits facing away from the camera, looking at paintings on the wall of an art museum.

    The power of image

    Have you ever felt moved by a work of art? Do you know how it feels when artwork speaks to you? Images are some of the oldest-known methods of communication. We create images to share information, document our history, create a record of ourselves, and connect with people we may never meet (sometimes across lifetimes). Images in art therapy can capture feelings and memories in detail that's hard to replicate anywhere else.

  • A woman with dark hair and wearing a hat paints a mural on a wall.

    The power of making

    Do you know the feeling of flow? When you're lost in a task that is enjoyable and challenging, but not frustrating? You may lose track of time and all background noise might fade away. That sense of presence can be felt when you are reading, dancing, playing a sport, playing music, writing, and, of course, when making art. It's healthy for our minds and bodies to engage in flow, and we want you to experience that feeling yourself.

  • A person wearing rain boots and a yellow jacket holds a colorful umbrella. The person faces away from the camera and looks over the lake and mountains in the background.

    The power of story

    What is the story you tell yourself about who you are? Where did that story come from? Maybe you know where it's going, or maybe you feel unsatisfied with how it's unfolding right now. If you don't feel in control of the story, we can look at what parts of the story are still working for you, which parts aren't working anymore, and how to feel more in control of the narrative.