Art Therapy

Promoting mental health through creative expression

Art therapy, especially in a group setting, leverages creative expression as a powerful tool for processing emotions, building connections, and encouraging personal growth.  

This approach is particularly valuable for individuals experiencing traumatic stress or social isolation, as it offers an opportunity for collective healing and personal expression.

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• ‍Art facilitates communication by allowing participants to express complex emotions and experiences without words, fostering emotional release and self-discovery.‍
• Creating art builds connection as participants work alongside others with similar challenges, fostering trust, reducing isolation, and creating a sense of belonging.‍

• Art therapy supports regulation by helping participants process difficult memories and traumas in a safe and supportive environment.‍
• Collaborative art strengthens skills such as listening, cooperation, and conflict resolution within group settings.

Supporting mental health  

Better You&Me art therapy groups, led by experienced professionals, provide Ukrainians in Sweden with a supportive environment where they can safely process their experiences of displacement and build new social connections.  

Engaging in art alongside others who share similar experiences helps participants find solace, strengthen their emotional resilience, and foster a sense of connection with one another, supporting their heling journey as they adapt to a new life.