Case Study: Art Therapy& Migration

This study explores art therapy with migrants identified as having experienced the psychological and traumatic effects of migration. art therapy is an expressionist therapy using art materials. The psychological aspect of the creative process combines traditional psychotherapeutic theories and techniques, especially understanding the emotional properties of different art materials. It includes applications in all areas of art such as painting, music, theatre, cinema, movement and dance. Art therapies have emerged as distinct professions and have a strong link with health. In some countries, art, music, drama and dance movement therapy professions are recognised as informal health disciplines and existing health and care services.