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11 years ago 0 619 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
It' s good to know that I still have another interests in life besides my problems.
11 years ago 0 11213 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi eleveno,
 
Yes, both are creative activities! Glad to hear you are taking them up again. What's it like to be back at it?
 

Ashley, Health Educator
11 years ago 0 619 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Ashley,
 
I use writing with very good results as you know.
 
I do not know if this could be considered a creative activity but I enjoy music and exploring new albums. This was one of the pleasures that I had and left behing because of the depression. Now I am recovering again this good habit.
11 years ago 0 11213 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Often times it can be very difficult to express ourselves out loud to ourselves or to a therapist. For this reason, some therapies are not focused on using creativity for personal expression. Art therapy can include:

•    Journaling
•    Painting
•    Water colors
•    Clay
•    Knitting or needlepoint
•    Sketching
•    Writing
•    Poetry
•    Drawing cartoons
•    Learning to play a musical instrument
•    Theatre
•    Dance classes
•    Crafting
•    Sewing
•    Composing music
•    Making a movie
•    Photography
•    Graphic Design
•    Fashion Design

Have any members had a positive experience expressing themselves creatively?
 
Ashley, Health Educator

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