I am wondering wether art materials and artmaking has the capacity to hold the silence in Art Therapy interventions. Is it easier to sit in silence with the client when there is the third component of artmaking in the room?
Through creativity specifically, it provides an opportunity for use of non verbal communication to express oneself, and also a chance to think and even draw or write down impressions. Cessation of speaking in verbal therapy while also beneficial may create feelings of disturbance or anxiety.