Benefits of JPA as Therapy

Japan Pastel Art is not only about drawing. When students start to draw, they put in full concentration on their art work.
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Gradually feeling relax as the art starts forming shape, and will be blooming with happiness when master art piece is completed.

This is the wonderful healing power of art therapy.

For kids

Manage Anxiety
Manage Overactive Mind
​Stay Focus

for adults

Reduce Stress
Reduce Mood Swings
Reduce Depression

for seniors

Reduce Feeling of Loneliness
Reduce Risk of Dementia
Cope with Loss 

We have chosen JPA for our Valentine's Day activity as we want our participants to experiences the joy of JPA like we did." - Mahota

Japan pastel art as therapy

Art therapy has been found to offer several benefits for people with dementia. It helps in various ways, such as improving self-esteem, enhancing memory, reducing anxiety and agitation, and increasing social interaction. Studies and programs have demonstrated these benefits in both clinical and community settings.

• Improved Focus and Enjoyment: Research shows that art therapy programs, such as "Memories in the Making", help participants with early to moderate dementia to stay focused and enjoy the process. Participants in these programs have displayed positive emotions like smiling and laughing during the art-making sessions.

• Enhanced Self-Expression: For many dementia patients, especially those who struggle with verbal communication, art provides a means of expression. This can be particularly poignant for individuals who revert to their original languages, as seen in cases where non-English speakers revert to their native tongue. Art becomes a medium through which they can express themselves non-verbally.

• Creation of New Memories: Art therapy has been found to assist in creating new memories. Patients might remember the process of creating their artwork, along with the emotions and stories associated with it. This is significant, especially for those who struggle with short-term memory retention.

• Reduction in Anxiety and Agitation: Engaging in art can have a calming effect on individuals with Alzheimer's, reducing instances of anxiety and agitation. This improvement in mood and calmness can sometimes persist throughout the day, enhancing the overall quality of life.

• Benefits for Caregivers: Caregivers also benefit from art therapy sessions. They report a sense of respite and a fresh perspective, often rediscovering aspects of their loved ones' personalities that might have been overshadowed by the disease.

• Preservation of Artistic Skills: Studies have noted that artistic abilities are often preserved in dementia patients, even when other cognitive functions decline. This suggests that art therapy can be a valuable tool for communication and self-expression in the later stages of dementia.

• Stabilization of Mood Swings: Exposure to art has been found to trigger a physiological pleasure response, which can stabilize mood swings in dementia patients. This effect is similar to experiencing feelings like romantic love, desire, and pleasure.

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• Increased Social Interaction: Art therapy provides an avenue for patients who have difficulty with verbal communication to express themselves, thereby reducing social isolation and increasing opportunities for social interaction.