I experienced art therapy when I changed my college major to photography.  My camera became a key that unlocked images and emotions I didn’t know were possible. I spent 10 years finishing my degree.  I was blessed with so many rich experiences.  Here is an article that shares basic information about Art therapy.  I believe the awesome thing about art is that it is a healing process that takes you where you are at and propels you to a place beyond what you believed possible.  Took me from coping to thriving.  Photography continues to enrich my life.

http://www.ucsf.edu/news/2014/12/121776/art-healing