Art Therapy
Art therapy uses the creative process of making art to facilitate mind-body connection and improve physical, mental and emotional well-being in individuals of all ages.
By engaging in artistic creation, you can increase self-awareness; cope with symptoms, stress and intense emotions that can accompany the rehabilitation process; enhance your cognitive abilities; and find joy in the creative process — encouraging self-expression, healing and self-awareness.
In both individual and group sessions, board-certified art therapists work with you to build resilience and self-esteem by promoting functional independence through art.
Benefits of Art Therapy at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院
Emotional support: Helps you adjust emotionally to living with impairments or new abilities.
Managing anxiety and depression: Assists in coping with changes in function.
Processing grief: Provides a safe space to promote adjustment to a disability and the impact of illness or injury on your physical and psychological well-being.
Non-verbal expression: Offers an alternative means of communication and expression.
Enhancing skills: Improves fine motor skills and coordination.
Art in Motion
Each year, the Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Associate Board hosts its signature fundraising event, Art in Motion, in collaboration with our therapeutic recreation department. This silent auction features artwork created by former Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 patients to raise awareness about the important role of art therapy and therapeutic recreation in the healing process. The generous funds raised at Art in Motion enable us to offer services through our therapeutic recreation department at no cost to patients.