Art therapy has helped the children confront their internal realities and break negative thought patterns and behaviours. The psychotherapist meets with every child at least once a month. Children identified as most vulnerable and in need of attention take part in art therapy sessions one to five times per week. Encouraging children to draw pictures instead of asking them direct questions offers a nonthreatening avenue for them to open up and discuss difficult issues. By talking to the children about their drawings, paintings, and crafts and considering the underlying reasons that inspired their art, our therapist has gained a deeper understanding of the children and has worked.
In need of some motivation? Take a moment to read about this remarkable young girl who through art, and the support of CNCF, is beginning to flourish.