Art therapy and children

How art therapy can support emotional development and healing in children?

• This image beautifully illustrates the concept of art therapy for children.

• The child is engaged in drawing with a calm and content expression, suggesting a sense of emotional safety and self-expression.

• Surrounded by bright colors and meaningful symbols like a heart, sun, and flowers, the artwork reflects inner thoughts and feelings.

• Art therapy can help children as depicted in the image below helps children express emotions they may not yet have words for, fostering emotional development, self-awareness, and healing in a gentle and creative way.

By Nivedita Tyagi

11th Grade