What Are Others Saying About Art and Soul?

The art therapy has offered the residents another avenue for expression and creativity.  We are most pleased to be able to offer this program to the residents. Residents are building strong relationships with the other members of the group and are very pleased with the art projects.

Angie Field, CTRS

I have seen many benefits in Briana Benn’s art therapy work implemented with the patients/clients of the Sister Anne Virginie Grimes Health Center. Some examples of the benefits that I have seen include:

  • Expression of feelings related to past and present life events
  • Verbal and non-verbal communication expressed in and out of their art work
  • A sense of expressive freedom
  • Social interaction
  • Release of fear and anxiety
  • A calming relaxing stage
  • Imaginative ideas
  • Taking the client’s minds outside their world of illness, disability and daily routine
  • A very joyful and fun time

Ada Schulman, MS, CTRS

Briana has been working with me at The Guilford House for almost a year. During that time, I have seen the results of several wonderful art therapy programs completed by our residents. She is sensitive, intuitive and able to reach residents on a meaningful level while creating artwork that expresses genuine emotions. I feel that our residents have greatly benefitted from Briana's well-planned and implemented programs. I gladly recommend Briana's art therapy programs to any skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility or residential treatment center.

Margi Atherton, TRD