We fund various expressive therapy programs to support people in our region with low-intensity mental health issues.
What are Expressive Therapies?
Expressive therapies use creative processes such as art, drama, dance and movement as a therapeutic way to improve an individual's overall wellbeing including their mental health. These types of therapy focus on the creative process, utilising a wide range of materials and exploring several different techniques as part of the therapy.
Expressive therapies not only enhance the emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals and improve self-esteem but have been shown to have a range of other benefits including:
Benefits of Expressive Therapies
- Helps manage difficult behaviours and feelings
- Reduces stress
- Allows expression of emotions that may be hard to verbalise
Expressive Therapy Programs
Noro Music Therapy
Noro Music Therapy is a 13-week music program that uses music eg. singing, playing instruments, dance, songwriting, recording and performing to actively support people to help improve their health, confidence and wellbeing. The program is delivered in the Blue Mountains and Penrith.
