Some feelings are too big, too painful, or too tangled to put into words. A child who has experienced trauma may not have the vocabulary to explain what happened. A veteran may find it impossible to talk about what they saw. An adult living with depression may simply feel numb and not know where to begin. For many people, traditional talk therapy alone does not fully reach what they are carrying. Art therapy offers another way in. By using drawing, painting, clay, collage, an