Are there therapeutic uses for Henna?
The American Art Therapy Association explains what art therapy is on their website (http://www.arttherapy.org/aboutarttherapy/about.htm): “Art therapy is based on the belief that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing and life-enhancing. Through creating art and talking about art and the process of art making with an art therapist, one can increase awareness of self, cope with symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences, enhance cognitive abilities, and enjoy the life-affirming pleasures of artistic creativity.” Henna body art is right in line with this approach in SO many ways! Here are some reasons I see for using henna art as therapy in a rehab setting: It helps clients tap into their creative process in a healthy, constructive (non-drug-induced) way. It provides a fun activity that can occupy up to several hours of time that might otherwise be spent in a less productive way.
