Art Therapy for Kids: Healing Through Creativity at Urjasvini Child Development Centre

What is Art Therapy for Kids?

Art therapy for kids is a scientifically proven therapeutic approach that uses creativity—painting, drawing, clay modeling, or collage—to help children express what they cannot put into words.

At Urjasvini Child Development Centre, Indore, we use art therapy as a structured clinical intervention designed to:

• Enhance emotional expression
  
• Reduce anxiety and behavioral stress
  
• Build self-esteem and resilience
  
• Improve attention and focus in neurodivergent children
  

Unlike regular art classes, art therapy for children is facilitated by certified therapists and is tailored to suit each child’s developmental stage and emotional needs.

Why Art Therapy Works for Children

Creative expression is more than play—it’s healing. Research in The Arts in Psychotherapy shows that art therapy for kids activates both hemispheres of the brain. The right hemisphere processes emotions and imagination, while the left supports planning and structured thinking. Together, they promote balance and regulation.

Benefits of art and play therapy for children include:

• Better emotional regulation
  
• Reduced anxiety, stress, and sadness
  
• Improved social skills and communication
  
• Enhanced focus and attention span
  
• Healthy coping with trauma, grief, or life transitions
  

For children with autism, ADHD, or learning difficulties, art therapy creates a safe, non-verbal medium to connect and grow.

Who Can Benefit from Art & Play Therapy?

At Urjasvini, we recommend art therapy for kids aged 3–18 who may be:

• Struggling to express themselves verbally
  
• Experiencing trauma, anxiety, or depression
  
• Neurodivergent (ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities)
  
• Dealing with grief, bullying, or parental separation
  
• Facing behavioral challenges or low self-esteem
  

Both art therapy and play therapy for children are highly adaptable, making them effective across age groups and unique personalities.

Inside an Art Therapy Session at Urjasvini

Each session at our centre is designed to be engaging, therapeutic, and child-friendly.

1. Warm-Up – Simple relaxation or free scribbling
   
2. Creative Activity – Guided drawing, painting, or sculpting based on themes like “draw your safe space”
   
3. Reflection & Sharing – Gentle discussions about the artwork and associated feelings
   
4. Closure Ritual – Activities like affirmations, storytelling, or group bonding
   

We often integrate music, movement, sensory play, and storytelling to make therapy holistic.

 Real-Life Story: How Art Therapy Helped Sanya

Sanya, age 9, stopped speaking at school after her parents’ separation. She complained of stomach aches and often withdrew from friends.

In her first art therapy for kids session, she drew two houses—one bright, one dark. Over time, her artwork became more colorful, and she began sharing feelings about her “dark house.”

Art gave her a safe voice. Today, Sanya smiles more, communicates better, and enjoys school again.

 Parent Role in the Healing Journey

At Urjasvini, we actively involve parents in the therapy process through:

• Regular feedback sessions
  
• Home-based creative activities
  
• Guidance on interpreting emotional themes in art
  

We remind parents that therapy is about self-expression, not perfection. Every color, stroke, and drawing has meaning.

 Expert Insight from Dr. Vini Jhariya

“Children don’t always have the words to describe their feelings. Through art therapy for kids, we help them tell their stories, release emotions, and find healing. At Urjasvini, we’ve seen play and creativity transform children’s lives.”

 Why Choose Urjasvini for Art & Play Therapy?

• Experienced, RCI-registered clinical child psychologist (Dr. Vini Jhariya)
  
• Certified art-based therapists
  
• Individualized therapy plans for children aged 3–18
  
• Safe, child-friendly, and inclusive environment
  

Whether it’s play therapy for children or structured art therapy, we focus on nurturing emotional strength, resilience, and confidence.

Let Your Child Heal Through Creativity

If your child seems withdrawn, anxious, or overwhelmed, art therapy for kids could be the gentle yet powerful first step.

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Give your child the gift of expression, healing, and growth through art therapy and play therapy at Urjasvini.