Traumatic Brain Injury and Art Therapy

Providing Art Therapy to people that have experienced Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI ) is offering more than a leisure pastime. Art Therapy increases social interaction, augments communication, stimulates brain activity, and supports expression of feelings - including feelings about medical trauma issues - in a safe manner. Making art supports cognitive skills such as memory, problem solving, attention, and decision making. Art Therapy involves practice in fine motor control and eye-hand contact.

In Michigan some auto insurance companies may provide coverage for medically necessary Art Therapy for TBI patients.

To schedule an appointment: email or phone: 734-478-2394

With people that have experienced stroke or other traumatic brain injury, Art Therapy offers several advantages:

Making art on a regular basis improves quality of life, giving you something to look forward to

Increases social interaction

You can develop new skills and explore new materials

Develop and strengthen compensatory skills to improve communication

Art can be used as a communication tool (e.g. in discussion of art product)

Art making may re-awaken memory, talent, etc.

Improve strength, stamina and muscle control

Enhances emotional or literal expression

Boosts self-esteem

            To schedule an appointment:  email or phone: 734-478-2394

Susan Boyes, ATR-BC, LPC, is a Board Certified, Nationally Registered Art Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan.

Susan helps people of all ages to navigate difficult changes.

Center for Creative Growth serves the communities in southeastern Michigan, including: Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Jackson, Saline, Tecumseh, Pinckney, Washtenaw County, Livingston County, Barton Hills Village, Belleville, Bingham Farms, Brighton, Canton, Commerce, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Hartland, Highland, Howell, Livonia, Milan, Milford, New Boston, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, Romulus, South Lyon, Sylvan Lake, Waltz, White Lake, Whitmore Lake.