<p class=”MsoNormal”><span lang=”EN-US” style=”font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: ‘Arial’,sans-serif; color: #231f20;”>Psychologists use expressive arts therapy in many settings to help people explore difficult issues in their lives.</span></p>
<p class=”MsoNormal”><span lang=”EN-US” style=”font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: ‘Arial’,sans-serif; color: #231f20;”>Art, music, and dance are forms of creative expression that can help you process and cope with emotional issues, including depression. Expressive therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy. It focuses on creative outlets as a means of expression. This therapy can be especially helpful for people who find it difficult to talk about their thoughts and emotions.</span></p>
<p class=”MsoNormal” style=”line-height: 19.5pt; margin: 18.75pt 0cm 18.75pt 0cm;”><span style=”font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: ‘Arial’,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: ‘Times New Roman’; color: #231f20; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;”>Expressive therapy can include various forms of artistic expression. This can include:</span></p>
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<p class=”MsoNormal” style=”line-height: 19.5pt; margin: 18.75pt 0cm 18.75pt 0cm;”><span style=”font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: ‘Arial’,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: ‘Times New Roman’; color: #231f20; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;”>In expressive therapy, the therapist encourages you to use these arts to communicate about emotions and life events. These are often subjects that you may find difficult to put into words.</span></p>