Beyond Words: Art Therapy with Older Adults

This video explores how some older Americans stay vital through creativity, and how some are helped through art. It demonstrates the many ways in which art therapy can enrich and give meaning to the later years; and can affirm the wisdom and self-awareness that comes to those who have lived a full life, and have developed the capacity to manage a multitude of challenges. Art therapy can also help older adults cope with the inevitable psychological problems that accompany aging, especially when illness and disability have taken their toll.

"I recommend this work to [all] who participate in the treatment of older adults"
Irene Jakab, M.D., Ph.D. Department of Psychiatry, Harvard

http://www.expressivemedia.org
Sponsored by the American Art Therapy Association

Category:

Education

Tags:

• aging

[beebee890]

yep

[kinoeye29]

this video is beautiful and it truly moved me. It helped solidify my decision to change careers and work towards becoming an art therapist. Thank you.

[Qwertyfog]

the best