Art Therapy For Eating Disorder Recovery

Art therapy is a form of creative expression that can be very effective to reveal insights that are not accessible through words.  Magalie brought this week's topic, an art therapy assignment (developed by Jennifer at the Eating Disorder Center of Denver), and suggested that the group members try this as a "homework" assignment.  You may use any media to complete the assignment (drawings, paintings, collages work well).  Use the following questions to create an answer in the form of a metaphor or image.  Some people choose to answer all the questions, and others focus on one or two, it is your choice.

• What should the group know about you?
• What was happening in your life when the eating disorder began?
• How did you come to our group, and was it your choice?
• What types of relationships do you have in your life now?
• What role does the eating disorder play in your life and relationships with others?

If you choose to do this assignment, please feel free to bring your project to a future meeting to share with the group!