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Untapped are a charity providing Art Psychotherapy to vulnerable children and young people in the Bournemouth (BCP Council) area. We aim to reduce mental heath crisis and increase access to quality mental health support. We work hard to raise awareness about the benefits of art therapy and creativity for mental wellbeing.
Charity Registration no. 12088408
WHAT IS ART THERAPY? Art Therapy is the process of creating art with the guidance and support of a professional art therapist, and is a type of psychotherapy. Through the process of making art, young people are able to explore their inner world, develop greater self-awareness, express thoughts and feelings, access creativity and self-esteem, and better cope with stress. The opportunity to fully explore unconscious and conscious feelings using art materials in place of the pressure to communicate verbally provides an unique freedom. Art Therapy is proven to be effective in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, addiction, mental health diagnoses, as well as difficulties related to learning or physical disabilities, neurological conditions and physical illnesses.
Untapped is committed to reducing youth suicide and self-harm in the Bournemouth area. We specialise in supporting children/young people who are neurodivergent and who have experienced trauma. Your donation will make a huge difference, Thank-you!
