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Who Can Benefit From Art Therapy?

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Jenna explains why art therapy is ideal for people with PTSD or psychosis who can't find words for their trauma.

Host Andy Dean interviews Jenna Patterson, an art therapist, about who benefits most from art therapy, including people with PTSD, psychosis, or grief who struggle to verbalize emotions. They discuss how art therapy is less intimidating than talk therapy, allows for unique assessments, and provides visual proof of patients' progress through artwork portfolios.

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