Wellness at Universities: A Group Art Therapy Approach

Abstract

Art therapy process groups can be used at university counseling centers (UCCs) to treat the mental health needs of higher education students. The authors, art therapists employed at a UCC, developed an art therapy group to engage undergraduate students in creative self-expression to increase social connection and learn healthy skills to improve insight and emotional well-being. Such groups offer unique benefits to participants and would be a valuable addition to current UCC services.