Art Psychotherapy in Children of Divorced Parents

If a picture is worth a thousand words, a picture drawn by a child may be worth many times that, since it expresses concepts and feelings the child may not even have words for. A picture created by a child of divorced parents can provide an indication of the child's mood, thoughts, and feelings, and can provide a therapist with valuable insight on how the child is coping with his/her new family dynamic.
As difficult as divorce is for adults, it has the potential to be absolutely devastating for children. Divorce impacts children, regardless of age, shattering their underlying security an…