Many people sadly sign off art as being for "those creative people," without realizing its tremendous power to heal the mind. Art can help us to drop harmful defenses, heal from shame, and help us reconnect with a disconnected sense of self. By calming the limbic system, art can help reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, as well as set us free from old wounds. Art can even assist us with getting unstuck from being trapped in the "survival brain" of trauma.
