Will Young
Will Young
Art Therapy
Art Therapy
Art Therapy
Tuesday 18th July 2023
Will Young and Charlotte Daly discuss art therapy's impact on mental health, highlighting its benefits and emotional depth.
40 minutes
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Will Young
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Episode Overview
- Art therapy session with art psychotherapist Charlotte Daly, offering a personal perspective on the power of art therapy
- Insights into the role of vulnerability and non-verbal communication in the therapeutic process
- Discussion on the application of art therapy in NHS and freelance settings, highlighting its impact on children and young people
- Exploration of the significance of colours and materials in externalizing emotions
- Invitation for listeners to witness the transformative potential of art therapy in mental health and wellbeing
I think the power of art therapy really lies in its ability to support a very wide range of presentations and offer a different outlet for those struggles, allowing individuals to express and create difficult emotions that may not be easy to verbalize.
Imagine expressing your deepest emotions not through words, but through colours and brush strokes. In this episode of The Wellbeing Lab, host Will Young sits down with art psychotherapist Charlotte Daly to dive into the world of art therapy. Charlotte, who works mainly with children and young people, shares her insights on how creating art can help individuals interpret and express their emotions in a safe and constructive way.
Will brings his own experiences into the mix, having benefitted from art therapy himself. The conversation unfolds in Crystal Palace, London, where they create artwork together, providing a real-time glimpse into the therapeutic process. Charlotte discusses her work within the NHS and as a freelancer, revealing the diverse approaches and significant impact of art therapy on mental health.
The episode sheds light on the importance of vulnerability in therapy and how non-verbal communication can be a powerful tool for emotional expression. Will's personal journey through the session offers listeners an intimate look at how art can serve as a medium to externalize feelings and foster healing. Whether you're an art enthusiast or someone seeking new ways to manage mental health, this episode offers a unique perspective on the transformative power of art therapy.
You'll leave with a deeper understanding of how colours and materials can become more than just creative outlets—they can be lifelines.