Creative arts therapy uses the senses to open new channels of communication between therapist and client and, eventually, between the client, their family and others.
Creative Arts Therapy
Mikey’s Story
Four-year-old Mikey Flis of Holmesburg, born with autism spectrum disorder, didn’t talk or communicate at all for the first two years of his life.
Now, at age four, innovative Kardon Institute programs are helping him connect with others through music…
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Art Therapy
Art therapy uses art, its creation and a patient/client’s responses to it as reflections of their development, abilities, personality, interests, concerns and conflicts.
It can help to:
- Reconcile emotional conflicts
- Foster self-awareness
- Develop social skills
- Develop problem-solving skills
- Reduce anxiety
- Aid reality orientation
- Increase self-esteem
Art therapy is an effective treatment for a variety of developmental, medical, social, educational, or psychological impairments.
Art therapy is available at the main branch of Kardon Institute at 10700 Knights Road in Philadelphia.
