The idea of helping people speaks to me. I am an empathetic person by nature. I have also always had an interest in and love for art. Through my artwork, I am able to express my emotions and cheer up others by making them smile. Therefore, my goal is to study the master of the Art Therapy discipline in college. It should be recognized that Art Therapy provides teenagers and adults with guidance to discover their emotions, strengthen symptoms of depression and anxiety, and cope with physical illness or impairment. This therapeutic method is not so much about the artistic quality of the work, but rather about discovering a way to communicate when communication seems impossible. The artwork will be a starting point that will help the patients to reawaken hidden memories and relate stories that can reveal thoughts from the patient’s unconscious mind. Additionally, the virtue of patience as an Art Therapist is a necessary foundation. It is essential to be empathetic and understanding in order to identify with the emotions of the individual I am working with. I am confident that my kind and patient mindset lends itself to being a successful Art Therapist who can meet those who in their lives have endured grief, trauma, and depression, and make their world a better place.

The idea of helping people speaks to me. I am an empathetic person by nature. I have also always had an interest in and love for art. Through my artwork, I am able to express my emotions and cheer up others by making them smile. Therefore, my goal is to study and master the Art Therapy discipline. It should be recognized that Art Therapy provides teenagers and adults with guidance to discover their emotions, strengthen symptoms of depression and anxiety, and cope with physical illness or impairment. This therapeutic method is not so much about the artistic quality of the work, but rather about discovering a way to communicate when communication seems impossible. The artwork will be a starting point that will help the patients to reawaken hidden memories and relate stories that can reveal thoughts from the patient’s unconscious mind. Additionally, the virtue of patience as an Art Therapist is a necessary foundation. It is essential to be empathetic and understanding in order to identify with the emotions of the individual I am working with. I am confident that my kind and patient mindset lends itself to being a successful Art Therapist who can meet those who in their lives have endured grief, trauma, and depression, and make their world a better place.