Art therapy comes in many forms, and today we want to take you through one of our most popular techniques, Clay Field Therapy. Art therapy combines art and psychology to help people discover their voice, even when words are hard to find. Working with an art therapist in a creative process allows individuals to connect with their inner selves, giving voice to thoughts that were previously hidden. This method provides a safe space to explore emotions and thoughts, grow self-awareness, and address unresolved emotional issues and past traumas. It’s a beautiful way to express oneself. Let’s delve a bit deeper into what Clay Field Therapy is and how it can benefit you.

What is Clay Field Therapy?

Clay Therapy is an interactive form of therapy that brings hidden feelings and emotions to the surface through hands-on manipulation of clay. In Clay Field Therapy, a tactile approach is taken, emphasising the significance of human touch. Clients, with their eyes closed, engage with the clay using various hand movements—soft touches, digging, kneading, patting—until shapes take form. Like Guided Drawing, the focus is not on the end result but on the therapeutic experience itself.

What are the benefits of Clay Field Therapy?

Have you seen the joy a child gets from playing with Play Doh? More than like you’ll see the teacher, parent or caregiver joining them in play. There’s something incredibly therapeutic about the simple act of kneading, and clay is a material that feels particularly good to touch. The softness and responsiveness of clay provide a soothing way to express creativity and relieve stress, making it a versatile and emotionally satisfying medium for artistic exploration and well-being. 

Some of the benefits of Clay Field Therapy include

• Discover a profound sense of calm: Engaging in the tactile meditation of working with clay, especially with closed eyes, can be a meditative practice that induces a deep stillness in both body and mind.
• Experience reduced stress: The meditative nature of working with clay brings about a calming effect, leading to decreased stress levels and enhanced focus. This process contributes to a sense of happiness and diminished anxiety.
• Promote body healing: By alleviating stress from the body, a restored sense of balance can support your immune system, aiding in the fight against illness and disease.
• Facilitate healing from past trauma: Clay Field Therapy offers a therapeutic avenue to address unresolved past traumas, allowing individuals to navigate attachment patterns, developmental challenges, and traumatic events they may not have confronted previously.
• Enhance fine motor skills: The hands-on manipulation of clay during therapy serves as a practical means of refining and developing fine motor skills.

Clay Field Therapy is a way to reset the mind. It’s not about focusing on the past or on the symptoms you’re experiencing. Instead, it’s about finding a better way to respond to everything. It’s an incredibly deep, meaningful, and powerful therapy for both kids and adults.

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Assisting others in their healing journey is a calling close to our heart!

Holistic Therapies Centre has recently opened in the beautiful Coolangatta area, alongside its sister brand, Holistic Massage Therapies, which has been in operation for 18 years. It’s a place for unique healing through Cymatic Resonance Therapy and Art Therapy where we combine art and psychology to help people discover their voice, even when words are hard to find. Give our friendly team a call for any questions or to book your next session with us.