5 Ways Expressive Arts can Help Heal Your Inner Child
Expressive arts is like using different kinds of art to help with feeling better and understanding yourself more. It's helpful for reconnecting with the part of you that feels playful and curious, like when you were a child.
Expressive arts is a type of therapy that uses painting, dancing, playing instruments, writing, or acting to express yourself. It helps you release stress, explore your feelings, and give insight to understanding yourself. Here are five ways expressive arts can help you:
- Brings Back Playfulness:
Doing expressive arts activities helps you feel playful and have fun, like when you dance or sing just because it feels good. It helps you remember how it felt to be a kid, when you could play and explore without worrying too muc
- Explores Your Mind:
Expressive arts can help you talk about things without using words. When you paint or draw, it's like your feelings can come out without you having to think about it. This can help you understand yourself better and feel better too.
- Finds Yourself Safely:
Expressive arts give you a safe place to figure out who you are and what you're feeling. You can go at your own pace and do things your own way. Whether you like to tell stories, write, or make art, you can learn more about yourself and feel okay with who you are.
- Controls Feelings Better:
Doing expressive arts can help you deal with strong feelings. When you write poems or journals, it helps you sort out your thoughts and feelings. This can help you feel more calm and see things more clearly when you're upset.
- Lets Out Hidden Feelings:
Expressive arts help you let go of feelings you might have kept inside. When you dance, paint, or write, it's like you're letting out feelings that were stuck. This can make you feel free and strong.
If you want to try expressive arts, think about what your inner child wants to do. Maybe you'll feel good dancing, making art, playing music, or writing stories. Paying attention to what makes you feel happy and curious can help you feel better and learn more about yourself.
What will you do to take care of your inner child?
For those seeking deeper healing and support, Light In-U Center in Songdo, Incheon offers professional psychological services that can be tailored for expats in Korea. Our English-speaking psychologists provide a range of mental health services designed to help you navigate your healing journey. Whether through expressive arts therapy or other therapeutic approaches, we're here to support both expats and Koreans.
Stay tuned for more insights and tips in our weekly blogs. Until then, take gentle steps toward embracing and healing your inner child. You deserve love, care, and healing every step of the way.