Original scientific paper

Art therapy in the treatment of alcoholics

Mirijana Halužan ; Department of Psychiatry, KBC Sestre milosrdnice

Abstract

Treatment through art therapy process lowers stress levels, relaxes,
people communicatemore freely, and this particular treatment affects
the people addicted to alcohol. Having moved from the usual method of
communication allows them personal creativity, freedom, and telling the
truth through the images. Selection of their images is a result of internal
thought processes that are difficult to express through words. Art therapy
helps boost creative thinking and creating positive change, reduces emotional
tension and activates multiple sensory systems. Various problems
that are handled through art therapy cover emotions, communication problems
and interpersonal relationship problems within the family. Along with
art therapy it’s common to listen to music at the same time (Mozart,
Vivaldi).

Keywords

Addiction to alcohol; art therapy; emotions; communication; family relationships

Hrčak ID:

101346

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/101346

Publication date:

21.12.2012.

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