Art therapy allows children to process the things that have happened to them and helps reduce stress and anxiety as they work through these challenges by providing kids a safe place to express their negative feelings and emotions art therapy has been shown to improve a childs mental emotion and physical well being. A classic in the field one which may have inspired many to become art therapists this eminently readable volume is ideal for acquainting students with some of the fundamental ideas in the field. Play therapists introduce various art based activities in their work with children when appropriate similarly art therapists who work with children include play activities toys puppets props. Art as therapy provides art psychotherapy for children youth and adults of all ages at art as therapy we use a client centred strength based approach to help our clients discover their inner strengths and build the skills necessary to face lifes challenges