Ballarat Art Therapies, Counselling & Supervision: Monica Finch A.Th.R Offering people the space to heal through self exploration Art Therapy is a form of psychological therapy that combines hands-on art making, image appreciation & conversation to achieve a sense of well-being. Why Art Therapy? The process of art making is known to alter brain wave patterns enabling us to move from stress to relaxation, dis-ease to well-being and confusion to clarity. People come to art therapy at a time when they are looking to heal and to find meaning and depth in their lives. Specialists in counseling and using creative processes within a therapeutic relationship to: > improve developmental delays > process trauma in a gentle/safe way > sooth emotions > improve self esteem/ self confidence > assist in pain management > deal with grief and loss > recover from addictions > help manage mental illness > resolve conflict > improve communication > feel more connected . The emphasis is on the process of creating, expression and meaning making and less on the end product.