Expressive Arts Therapy Groups
Residents are able to engage in the creative process through art modalities such as visual art, music, writing, dance, drama, and storytelling.
Therapeutic groups at CPT provide the necessary structure and support to help residents learn skills, discover new interests and talents, express emotions in a safe way, and work on independent projects.
Art Therapy
Art therapy is a therapeutic modality in which an art therapist works with individuals to create visual art in a therapeutic setting. Both the process of the art making and the resulting art product can be important areas to reflect on. At CPT, art therapy groups help our residents express emotions in a safe way, from managing anger through pounding out clay, to using watercolors to depict a calming image. Art therapy is also used at CPT to help residents confront behavioral issues, and reconcile deeper emotional conflicts.
Music Therapy
Music therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic modality that utilizes music as the therapeutic agent of change. Music therapy can be used to foster a positive therapeutic relationship, develop self-realization, and encourage personal growth. CPT offers music therapy groups, as well as individual sessions. Some of the interventions utilized include: group sing-a-longs, drum circles, song writing, instrument play, and lyrical analysis.Drama Therapy
Drama therapy is the intentional use of drama and/or theater processes to achieve therapeutic goals. This active and experiential approach provides the context for CPT residents to tell their stories, set goals and solve problems, express feelings, develop empathy, foster feelings of empowerment and confidence, and create community. Through drama therapy, the depth and breadth of inner experience can be actively explored and interpersonal relationship skills can be enhanced. At CPT, drama therapy interventions include role play, puppetry, mask work, improvisation, creative writing, and expressive movement.