Creativity Workshop
Art as a Tool in Psychotherapy
It may come as a surprise, but art can be a powerful tool in health treatment. What does art have to do with psychotherapy? As an expressive medium, art allows patients to:
- Communicate emotions
- Manage stress
- Explore different parts of their personality
Art therapy is grounded in the belief that the creative process of self-expression can help individuals:
- Resolve internal conflicts
- Improve interpersonal skills
- Manage behaviour more effectively
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Increase self-esteem and self-awareness
- Gain deeper insight into themselves
How Does the Creativity Workshop Work?
At Link to Life, we offer creativity workshops that help patients express their emotions through various artistic activities. Open to both adults and children, these sessions give participants the chance to explore their creativity in a safe and supportive environment.
Creative activities have been shown to:
- Alleviate depression
- Reduce feelings of isolation
- Offer a sense of control through choice and self-expression
For patients nearing the end of life, art offers a meaningful way to open emotional pathways and reflect on their experiences.
Creativity sharpens the senses and enhances a patient’s ability to communicate and connect. Nonverbal therapies—such as painting or music—can have a deeply positive effect on emotional and mental well-being, and complement modern healthcare approaches.
Group sessions also help reduce feelings of loneliness and restore hope and perspective during the cancer journey.
Monthly Art Therapy for Children
Once a month, Link to Life welcomes 15 to 20 children living with cancer to participate in art therapy sessions at our main branch in Vacoas. These workshops offer young patients a joyful, expressive outlet and a space to connect with others going through similar experiences.