Creative Art Class
Ages 5 – 17
🎨 Why Art Therapy Matters for Kids?
Art therapy helps children express feelings they may not have words for—using drawing, painting, and other creative activities.
Through art, kids can work through big emotions, calm their minds, and build confidence in a fun and safe way.
It’s especially helpful for children who find it hard to talk about what they’re feeling or have experienced things like anxiety, trauma, or frustration.
Art gives every child a voice, even when they’re not ready to speak.
Creative expression supports emotional growth, focus, and problem-solving—all while making something beautiful.
👩🎨 What is The Role of an Art Therapy Practitioner?
Art therapy practitioners help children feel safe and supported while they explore their thoughts through creative play and art.
They gently guide the process, giving kids the freedom to express themselves while offering tools to understand their emotions.
Each session is shaped around the child’s needs, helping them feel more in control, calm, and connected.
The practitioner’s role is to listen, support, and encourage creativity, turning art into a powerful tool for emotional healing and discovery.
🎨 How We Support Neurodivergent Children in Our Art Classes
At Doozy Minds, we understand that every child is unique. Our approach to art therapy is flexible, nurturing, and tailored to meet the individual needs of neurodivergent children. We collaborate closely with families to create a safe and supportive environment that encourages creativity, expression, and emotional growth.
Here’s how we adapt our classes to support each child:
Simplified Materials: We use easy-to-grip tools like chunky crayons, textured brushes, and non-toxic paints for better accessibility.
Visual Supports & Schedules: Picture cues, symbols, and step-by-step visuals help children follow along and feel secure in the process.
Social Stories & Previews: We introduce activities using simple stories or visuals to help children know what to expect and reduce anxiety.
Predictable Routines: Familiar sequences, materials, and setups help children feel safe and confident in each session.
Repetition & Gentle Practice: Repeating favorite projects reinforces learning, builds confidence, and allows mastery over time.
Step-by-Step Guidance: Instructions are broken into small, manageable parts with visual and verbal support.
Incorporating Music: Calming background music can help children regulate emotions, focus, and enjoy the experience.
Positive Reinforcement: We celebrate effort, creativity, and participation through praise, encouragement, and meaningful feedback.
Our goal is to meet each child where they are—with patience, creativity, and care—so they can express themselves freely and thrive in their way.
🖍️ Children May Benefit from Art Therapy
Children come to art therapy for many reasons. It can help them:
Express emotions behind behavioral challenges
Process trauma in a safe, non-verbal way
Manage anxiety or depression through calming creative expression
Cope with learning differences like ADHD or dyslexia
Work through grief and loss with gentle support
Art therapy gives children a voice when words are hard to find.
