The Creative Response is a professional organisation of Registered Art Therapists working in palliative care, AIDS, cancer and loss.
The organisation was formed to provide support for all Art Therapists working in this field, and to promote awareness of its relevance to allied professions and the general public.
We provide regular study days for Art Therapists to pool their knowledge and experience and as a forum for debate. Members also regularly provide conference presentations on all aspects of our work plus experiential training workshops and advice on setting-up a new service for people living with a life-threatening illness or a griefwork programme.
What is art therapy?
To learn that you, or someone you love, has a life-threatening illness can be a devastating experience. Many people find themsleves overwhelmed by the intensity of their emotions. They may feel unable or unwilling to burden those around them with their concerns.
Art Psychotherapy offers an opportunity to express these concerns in the safety of an individual or group session facilitated by an experienced professional. Through the use of art materials, thoughts and feelings that may be too intense or painful to put into words can find expression.
A registered Art Psychotherapist is trained to provide the help and encouragement
necessary to facilitate what can often be a difficult process, thus providing the possibility of release and resolution.
Exploring the creativity latent in us all, not only allows for personal insight and discovery of our strengths, but also vastly enriches our lives with new beginnings at a time otherwise filled with endings.
In short, for these people, Art Therapy is the Creative Response.
