As part of the Expert Speak series, Docvita CEO Anmol Arora was in conversation with counseling psychologist and expressive arts-based therapist Shatarupa C to explore Matters of the Mind. The two speakers highlighted the importance of looking at mental health the same way we look at physical health. “Just like we go to the doctor when we have a fever before it develops into pneumonia,” quipped Shatarupa, “mental health deserves the same attention and reflex in getting help.”
Art is Innate:
“Basically,” she said, “my work relies on the philosophy or the concept that art is innate – everyone has art within them, whether it is playing music, dancing, painting or even listening to music – we are all artistic. We don’t have to be a musician to enjoy music.” The benefits of expressive arts therapy underscore how creativity can heal and become a vital life force to anyone who seeks help and a path to self-development.
Talk Therapy vs Art Therapy:
Talk therapy and art therapy go hand-in-hand, stated Shatarupa. “I work with a lot of clients who don’t have language, for example, autistic kids, or clients with cognitive disabilities. With them, I have to work with art. But some speak languages, and yet art provides an additional dimension,” she said. Art gives people a chance to talk about it – to explain our creation can help unlock our buried feelings and articulate them.
However, art does not have a huge adaptive ability, said Shatarupa. “If a bear is attacking you, you can’t draw and survive!”
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