Posted by Pfinstegg on January 6, 2005, at 21:27:45
In reply to Re: Art therapy, posted by daisym on January 6, 2005, at 0:47:31
Well, I seem to cry about almost everything that comes up! - all the lonely times, all the abuse. It feels so good, actually- like grieving and relief at the same time. It seems to be vital that there is a therapist who understands the ability of art therapy to release feelings without needing to put words to them- who is right THERE with me. Without her, I don't think it would have nearly as profound an effect. She is really good at validating the feelings themselves with a glance, a brief word, or just empathic body language. It's like just letting go and sort of playing with your hands, heart and mind, while someone is right there with you who cares and understands, and who is keeping you and all your thoughts and feelings in mind as you do it.
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