About This Issue
Art therapy is a time honored practice to help people cope with the stress of life. To call yourself an art or music therapist requires hundreds of hours of formal training.
Research has shown that the arts – writing, dance, theater, visual arts and music – have the power to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system.
The stories in this issue are about local artists who use their talents and, in two cases, formal training to help people use the arts to enrich their lives.
To benefit from art therapy, no formal art training is required.
More information about the benefits of art therapy can be found on Psychology Today’s website. That website can also help you find a local therapist.
