Art Therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on showing the creative experience and reshaping thoughts, emotions, and experiences into physical art. Studies show that people going through difficult medical events can benefit from this expressive form of therapy because it helps to cope with difficult emotions and thoughts.

Expressive art therapy is often used as a therapeutic strategy for processing high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic mental illnesses. It is ideal to use a combination of therapeutic tools such as music therapy, journal therapy, movement.

As children, we were often told not to play with our food, but now we will be telling you why playing with your food, making it into something beautiful, and even sharing your creations can be extremely
therapeutic. Making comfort food with family, loved ones, or in an enjoyable setting may increase your appetite. Making it visually appealing can also help stimulate your appetite. Below are a few ways to practice art therapy: