Art therapy can be particularly effective with teenagers who tend to view art-making activities as a nonthreatening form of clinical treatment. Teens tend to be attracted to making symbols and graphic images. Consequently, they often enjoy expressing meaning in nonverbal ways. Through this visual expression, an art therapist gains insight into the challenges a teenager faces, particularly situations that feel taboo or too embarrassing for word
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How Teen IOPs Support Treatment and Daily Life
Explore how intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) help teens manage mental health treatment while maintaining school, family, and daily routines.