Overview

Expressive therapies combine therapy or counseling with different forms of self-expression, such as art, dance, music, drama, and poetry.

Expressive therapies combine creative expression with therapy or counseling. Each type of expressive therapy is thought to help a person to work through certain feelings, emotions, and obstacles. See specific therapies for more information.

Expressive therapies are used for depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and many other conditions.

Uses & Effectiveness

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Expressive therapy can involve many forms of therapy that are used alone or in combination. See specific therapies for safety information.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: See specific therapies for safety information.

Interactions

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Dosing

See specific therapies for information on how they are used and applied.
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