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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Overview
Creative arts therapy is a form of non-verbal psychotherapy. It uses the senses to open new channels of communication between therapist and client and, eventually, between the client, their family and others.
The arts therapies include Music Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy and Art Therapy. Their goals include:
- Physical skills – gross and fine motor skills; coordination; dexterity; visual tracking ability.
- Social Skills – awareness of others; ability to work with others in a group setting; social interaction.
- Cognitive Improvements – impulse control; attention span; task planning and orientation.
- Language Skills – expression and listening skills.
- Psychological Factors – emotional stability; self-esteem; body image; reduced anxiety levels.
