Reduce Anxiety
Did you know pulling out a piece of paper and a pen could be therapeutic? Well, believe it because taking the time daily to sit down and draw can help relieve nervousness and relax the body while also offering an insight into what people may be feeling subconsciously.
Not only is it calming, but recent studies have shown that the drawings that people do can reveal something that is impacting them negatively. “I once looked at a picture that was drawn by a child with cerebral palsy. She drew her house, which in real life had many flights of stairs, in flaming red. The red symbolized the angst she felt in a house that she was physically unable to navigate.” (BottomLineInc )
How To Analyze Drawings
There are several ways to reveal what a person’s drawing might mean.
People should give themselves enough time and space to draw whatever comes to mind.
Take a break and explore the content and context the next day or even let someone else analyze it to help pull out diverse meanings.
Think about current emotions and relationships, which can help reveal unconscious feelings that may suppress for various reasons.
Overall, people can realize why they feel a certain way or what may be upsetting them by analyzing their drawings. Drawing offers a way to relax and provides healing abilities to help overcome obstacles within people’s lives. If you are new to drawing and want to learn more, Zen Zone at Mind and Body Fitness Connections offers The Secret to Fearless Drawing Class. Find out more on our Art Classes Page
Chelsea Black
Social Media Manager and Blog Writer
