Art therapy provides students with a safe place to:
- Explore emotions
- Develop social skills through play activities and group work
- Develop positive working relationships
- Explore creativity and imagination using a variety of mediums
- Learn regulation and calming strategies
Art therapy is a recognised service within the Australian Government National Arts and Health Framework: https://www.arts.gov.au/national-arts-and-health-framework
At The Grove, art therapy services are provided by a trained art therapist who is a professional member of Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) and a member of the Association for Creative Arts Therapies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia (ANZACATA).
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