Expressive Therapies
Alternates to talk therapy
Ever wonder if there was a better way to get therapy besides drugs or talking to some old guy on a couch?
You might think of therapy as the old guy asking you questions on a couch, but it is not the only type that can help. Many professionals recognize music, animals, art, and dance therapies as effective therapeutic practices. These therapies are can be more comfortable than talk therapy or use of drugs. Sometimes drugs can give you awful side effects that can cause you more harm than good. Instead of feeling restricted to drugs and the couch, these are just a few expressive therapies you could try!
Animal Assisted Therapy
Dance/ Movement Therapy
Music Therapy
Art Therapy
explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem. It is also an effective treatment used in hospitals, psychiatric rehabilitation facilities, wellness centers, schools, crisis centers, senior communities and many more. for people experiencing mental, medical, educational, social and psychological impairment. (3)
Find A Therapist
For Art Therapy: http://arttherapy.org/
For Dance Therapy: http://ginademos.com/index.html
Animal Therapy groups: http://www.akc.org/events/title-recognition-program/therapy/organizations/