“STEPPING OUT WITH CONFIDENCE” “PERFECT GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING HOW ART THERAPY WORKS” Psychologist and international award-winning artist Tameka Conteé aims to meaningfully explain the practice of art therapy and effectively address the strengths and needs of a diverse range of creative mental health solutions. Throughout the book, she discusses the stigma surrounding mental health and explores the idea of art therapy as a lifestyle change. This self-help guide also illustrates how art therapy may be used as a toolkit for a wide range of services, such as improving self-esteem, positive communication, resolution, and action-based learning. In addition, art therapy is showcased as a form of non-verbal communication that allows individuals the space to express their inner feelings and make sense of self or respond positively when dealing with illness, trauma, identity crises, cyberbullying, anxiety, family breakdown, depression, and many more issues. Journey through and explore wonderful ideas of why Art Therapy should and can be a powerful lifestyle change!