It has been known to foster personal transformation, in large part due to sensory awareness. While using multiple senses (a combination of sight, sound, touch, and/or smell), it is possible to explore internal and external conflicts, feelings, and thoughts by experiencing and creating art. Expressive Arts is an umbrella for the various forms of arts, and encompasses painting, sculpting, drawing, music, theater, dance, poetry, collaging, and other creative expressions.

This modality is suited for the majority of the population– children, adolescents, teens, and adults can all benefit from Expressive Arts Therapy, individually or in groups.

Here at Elliott Counseling Group, our Urbana-Campus location at Lincoln Square has a large room dedicated to Expressive Arts Therapy, where we have a multitude of artistic tools and supplies including but not limited to:
Paint and supplies
Watercolor
Collage and decoupage supplies
Music and art stands
Large table for workspace
Comfortable chairs for musicians, artists, singers, writers, etc.
Kinetic sand and tools
Spacious room with soundproof walls and noise-machines

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