Art as a Form of Communication for Trauma Survivors

Kakungulu Samuel J.

Faculty of Education, Kampala International University, Uganda

ABSTRACT

This study investigates the importance of art as a communicative tool for trauma survivors, offering a form of self-expression and healing when words fail. Art therapy allows trauma survivors to express their emotions and experiences in a nonverbal way, assisting them in processing their suffering, reducing psychological distress, and promoting recovery. By studying various types of traumas and the use of art therapy, this research demonstrates how generating visual and poetic representations of trauma can serve as a bridge to emotional resilience and healing. The study also looks at the therapeutic advantages and success stories of art-based interventions, illustrating how creative expression may alter mental health therapy for trauma survivors.

Keywords: Art therapy, Trauma survivors, Non-verbal communication, Emotional healing, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

CITE AS: Kakungulu Samuel J. (2024). Art as a Form of Communication for Trauma Survivors. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION 4(2):6-11. https://doi.org/10.59298/RIJRE/2024/42611