Expressive therapies combine therapy or counseling with different forms of self-expression, such as art, dance, music, drama, and poetry.
Expressive therapies combine creative expression with therapy or counseling. Each type of expressive therapy is thought to help a person to work through certain feelings, emotions, and obstacles. See specific therapies for more information.
Expressive therapies are used for depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and many other conditions.
Is It Effective?
Expressive therapy can involve many forms of therapy that are used alone or in combination. See specific therapies for effectiveness information.
Is it Safe?
Expressive therapy can involve many forms of therapy that are used alone or in combination. See specific therapies for safety information.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: See specific therapies for safety information.
It is not known if this treatment interacts with any medicines. Before using this treatment, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
There are no known interactions with foods.
See specific therapies for information on how they are used and applied.
Creative Arts Therapies, Expressive Therapists, Self-Expression, Thérapeutes Expressifs.
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