Visual Arts
Dance / Movement
Visual Arts
The visual arts modality encompasses both two-dimensional works inspired by Eastern and Western art traditions — including ink painting, crayons, poster colours, collage, photography, and multimedia — as well as 3-D creations such as soft clay, and paper sculpture. In fact, any safe everyday material can be turned into a meaningful artwork!
Music
Dance / Movement
Visual Arts
Music in expressive arts therapy is not limited to traditional instruments. The voice, body percussion, and rhythm alone can powerfully express non-verbal thoughts and feelings. It may also include sharing beloved songs or spontaneous improvisation. Participants are encouraged to play creatively with or without musical scores and to listen and respond to one another.
Dance / Movement
Dance / Movement
Dance / Movement
The dance/movement modality is not restricted to formal dance styles. Even the smallest everyday movements — a blink of the eye, a wave of the hand, or a tap of the foot — count as dance. In expressive arts therapy, every gesture and movement of the body can become a meaningful way to express oneself.
Poetry / Writing
Poetry / Writing
Dance / Movement
Creative writing can take many forms — from long essays and stories to short poems, single sentences, or even creative word arrangements. There is no required structure or format. Just write whatever is on your mind!
Drama / Theater
Poetry / Writing
Drama / Theater
Drama in expressive arts therapy can be based on real-life experiences or purely imaginative creations. The focus is not on polished acting or stage design, but on the words, body language, improvisation, and the personal thoughts and emotions expressed by the participants.