Fact of the Week # 222

Fact of the Week # 222: "Individual and group art therapy have been found to be effective in helping patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the area of emotional expression, socialization, emotional adaption to mental and physical disabilites and communication during rigorous rehabilitation and recovery process in an enjoyable and non-threatening way.  The creation and transformation of visual symbols provided veterans a new approach towards achieving self-integraton and mastering trauma." Sciencedirect.com