Arts as a language
香港表達藝術治療中心
Expressive Arts Therapy
表達藝術治療
表達藝術治療結合了心理學和不同的藝術形式，包括音樂、視覺藝術、戲劇、舞動、創意寫作，旨在幫助受助者表達情感，更深入地了解自己，找到解決問題的方法，從而改善社交互動、情感識別和表達，實現個人成長和發展。
Expressive Arts Therapy combines psychology with various art forms, including music, visual arts, drama, dance, and creative writing. Its primary aim is to facilitate emotional expression, foster self-awareness, explore problem-solving methods, and ultimately enhance social interaction, emotional intelligence, and personal growth and development. It is particularly effective for children with special needs, such as those with autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
音樂
Music
視覺藝術
Visual Arts
戲劇
Drama
舞動
Dance & Movement
創意寫作
Creative Writing
表達藝術治療與一般藝術的分別
Distinguishing Expressive Arts Therapy from General Art
表達藝術治療與一般的藝術創作不同，具有明確的治療目的，旨在促進受助者的個人情感表達與自我發現，並進一步深化對自我的理解，提升心理健康，促進心理成長。
治療過程中，需要受過專業培訓的治療師提供專業指導，幫助受助者通過不同藝術形式來探索內在情感。
Expressive Arts Therapy sets itself apart from general art creation due to its distinct therapeutic intent. It aims to facilitate personal emotional expression and self-discovery, foster deeper self-awareness, enhance mental well-being, and encourage psychological growth.
Throughout therapy, professionally trained therapists provide guidance to help individuals explore their inner emotions through various art forms.
為甚麼需要表達藝術治療？
Why is Expressive Arts Therapy needed?
不同藝術形式都可成為獨特的溝通及表達⼯具。就像著名音樂家孟德爾頌在《無⾔歌》中所傳達的，他相信沒有歌詞的⾳樂是與靈魂對話的語⾔。⾳樂充滿了個⼈的情感與想法，真摯⽽親切。
有時候，某些感受和想法難以單純用⽂字或語言表達，同時對於某些人而言，亦很難用言語來表達自己。表達藝術治療正好為他們提供了一種創造性方式，讓他們通過藝術表達內心的情感。
Different art forms can serve as unique tools for communication and expression. Just as the renowned musician Mendelssohn did with his "Song Without Words," he believed that music without lyrics serves as a language for connecting with the soul. Music is filled with personal sentiments and thoughts, genuine and intimate.
At times, certain feelings and thoughts are challenging to express through words alone, and for some individuals, verbal expression is also difficult. Expressive Arts Therapy provides a creative way for them to convey their inner emotions through art.