Conversations on Healing
with Dr. Magdalene Jeyarathnam
"A space to explore creativity, relationships, emotional wellbeing and the courage to become more fully ourselves."
Conversation #1
What Is Expressive Arts Therapy?
Discovering healing through creativity, imagination and human connection.
Estimated Reading Time: 8–10 minutes
Have You Ever Found Yourself Searching for Words That Wouldn't Come?
Sometimes our deepest emotions cannot easily be expressed through conversation alone. Expressive Arts Therapy offers another pathway into healing through creativity, imagination and reflection.
What Is Expressive Arts Therapy?
Expressive Arts Therapy is a psychotherapy approach that integrates art, music, movement, drama, storytelling, poetry and other creative processes to help people explore emotions, relationships and life experiences. You do not need artistic talent; the emphasis is on expression rather than performance.
Who Can Benefit?
It can support people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges and life transitions, as well as anyone seeking greater self-awareness and personal growth.
From the Practice of Dr. Magdalene Jeyarathnam
Many people begin by saying, 'I'm not creative.' Yet a simple drawing, story or movement often opens conversations that words alone could never reach. Creativity is a human capacity, not a talent reserved for a few.
A Question to Carry With You
If you could express your feelings today without using words, what colour, image, movement or story would represent them?
More information about the first Expressive arts therapy diploma in India: https://www.centerforcounselling.org/portfolio/diploma-in-expressive-arts-therapy/
