Art as a Safe Space for Children in Crisis

Untitled Artwork, a vibrant realist portrait by Eliran Bar on, 2025

When a child is in crisis — emotionally, socially, or within the family — they may not always have the words. But often, they have the drawings.

The studio becomes a safe space — a place where they can choose color, make a mess, build, destroy, and begin again. Through play with color and material, they find control, expression, and a chance to reorder their world.

Art with children isn’t just about making — it’s about understanding. Looking at their work reveals places words can’t reach. And that’s what makes it such a powerful tool in child-centered therapy.

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