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Now more and more people believe that medicine has lost
its holistic as a result of which many people now seek help
from ' complementary therapy ‘. The benefit of Complementary
therapy has been known can help people to cope better with
symptoms ,relief side effects of conventional treatment and
may improve their quality of life. There are many different
types of complementary therapy, including: aromatherapy,
acupuncture, herbal medicine, massages therapy, visualization,
yoga and art therapy. Art Therapy is a part of Complementary
therapy, but it’s quite strange for most people in Taiwan. Art
therapy has been shown to benefit people of all ages and has
been widely applied in mental health problem, developmental
and learning difficulties, rehabilitation and supportive medicine.
There are many institutions can provide service of art therapy,
including medical settings, non-profit organizations,
community based settings, and private practice. As has been
mentioned, for the most part, anyone can use art therapy.

Art Therapy is a quite profound knowledge, and art
therapists are professionals that can work with patient to dive
into the underlying messages communicated through their art,
which will aid in the healing process. Art therapists are
professionals trained in both art and therapy; they use art in
treatment, assessment and research, and provide consultations

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