that exposure to visual art and participation in creative activities creates positive brain changes. When we are exposed to art, it invokes and stimulates both brain hemispheres. Not only does creating or viewing art stimulate your visual cortex, but the motor cortex also even though there may be no movement involved. Deeper state areas of the brain are also activated. These areas include the brain’s pleasure and reward (serotonin) system.
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Therapeutic Art is a safe place to explore, process, play and move oneself forward.
In addition, when we “art’ we can awaken a sort of “daydreaming” brain mode that is activated as we consciously process the images we create. Our brains are processing and judging the imagery even when we do not believe we are analyzing the images. Researchers find that performing arts, music, literature, and the visual arts build critical thinking, observation, communication, bias awareness, and empathy skills that “science” just can’t provide. Deep activation of brain systems through art reduces stress and creates happiness. Less stress, depression and pain come out of creative exercises. Artistic and creative outlets contribute positively to peoples’ well-being.
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