We read an article at school about the history of art therapy, some claim it goes back to ancient shamans! They were healers in ancient tribes, they used art, they used magic, they used rituals and all they could to heal people. That's what therapy is about. That's where it stems from, the ancient tradition of healing people! Only now we know it's not all done by 'magic' or by chanting (though I'm sure that can't hurt at times) We also know that a lot of mental illness have a chemical or biological reason behind them. The history of the psychological traditions is fascinating, and something I'd personally like to learn more about.

Antoni