DR. ELVA ANDERSON

Mental and Emotional Health: 

Dr. Anderson has worked  for over 20 years with children, adolescents, and adults.

Quoted in Washington Post Magazine Mental Health Crisis Article:   https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2022/03/21/childrens-mental-health-crisis-politicization/ 

Dr. Anderson is trained and certified in multiple integrative practices. 

As a Consultant in Mindfulness Meditation, Reiki, Reflexology, Aroma Therapy,  Laughter Therapy, and Health Education. 

Creativity: The Creative Process

Dr. Anderson shares that, " With the use of the arts, one must surrender to benefit from the creative process-  trusting in the process and evoking deep healing.  Having a  therapuetic safe holding environment, one can express their world, share their feelings, thoughts, creativity, and then reestablish connection with their true self.  Using the arts is extremely powerful and a known universal language. Now let's begin." 

Establish a sacred creative space where you won't be interrupted.  Gather your art  materials/media, set an intention for your practice, and trust the process.  Enjoy! 

What are the Benefits of  Expressive Arts Therapy?

• builds self-worth,
• improves confidence,
• increases self-knowledge,
• helps reduces stress,
• helps build positive coping skills,
• provides an outlet for feelings,
• helps one to explore feelings that are difficult to put into words,
• addresses personal concerns at an individual's own pace,
• restores balance, energy, and trust
• and  more

According to the American Art Therapy Association, “Art Therapy is a mental health profession in which clients, are facilitated by an art therapist.  Utilizing art media, the creative process, and the resulting artwork to explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem.”

For more information visit:
https://www.americanarttherapyassociation.org