Article | Arts in Health Disaster Recovery
Article | Arts in Health Disaster Recovery
During trying times, when local health services may be strained or overwhelmed due to emergent physical needs in communities, art can be an integral part of disaster recovery efforts. Art can be a pathway for recognizing common stress responses to trauma and can provide some beneficial ways to cope with it.
HOW ART CAN HELP
Studies have shown that art-making can increase calm and feelings of security and decrease cortisol levels, helping to restore emotional balance. For families who have been displaced from their homes or experienced loss of livelihood or loved ones, a creative outlet can provide a channel for processing and expressing emotions in a productive way. When so much must be left in the hands of others, art is something that is in the control of the maker and can help individuals and communities take their power back. Read on to discover art practices that have been shown to provide wellness benefits...
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