Hello! My name is Anjani Patel and today I begin blogging about my senior research project. I shall be exploring the following question: To what degree can Art Therapy affect the social skills and behavior of orphan children in Xi'an, China?
Through hands on experience at an orphanage in Xi'an for a month, I shall observe and record the effects of various Art Therapy methods on orphan children. I have taken art every year in high school. However, I never imagined using art to heal until I took AP Psychology my sophomore year. I immediately fell in love with the subject and began to search for a volunteer opportunity that would allow me to combine my two interests in a manner that could benefit others. I stumbled upon an organization called Free Arts of Arizona, which used artistic expression to heal abused and homeless children. Though I was unable to participate in the organization due to my age, I was inspired to pursue the concept of Art Therapy as my senior project.
Join me over the next few months and dive into this rising field, experiencing the world of art.
~ Anjani
