• Art-making is non-linear; you can express many issues, challenges and conflicts at the same time
• Art can make the hidden visible in an external and tangible way
• What cannot be said in words may be more easily expressed through art
• Can cause a reduction in heart rate and respiration
• Relieve stress and anxiety
• Boost social skills, self-reliance, and strengthens a sense of self
• Experiential; clients learn by doing, giving the opportunity for problem-solving
• Art is used as a safe outlet for difficult feelings
• Art-making can activate the whole brain and foster an integration of emotional, cognitive, and sensory processes