Art as therapy

TED.com has posted a presentation by creative arts therapist Melissa Walker. She has worked with thousands of people with PTSD who have benefited from creating art in some way. It's a fascinating account of the experiences of some military personnel and how they were able to overcome the terrifying recurring images of war.

Art can heal PTSD's invisible wounds

https://www.ted.com/talks/melissa_walker_art_can_heal_ptsd_s_invisible_wounds/transcript?language=en

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