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How Art Therapy Helps Heal Trauma at The Guest House Ocala

Trauma often lives where words can’t reach. At The Guest House Ocala, art therapy offers guests a way to access and process experiences that feel too complex, overwhelming, or painful to explain out loud. In this conversation, Kristi Labenne, MA, Art Therapist at The Guest House, explains why creative expression can be such a powerful part of trauma recovery. “Trauma is often stored in the part of the brain that is nonverbal,” Kristi shares. “Art gives guests a way to see their internal landscape outside of themselves.” Art therapy here is not about talent, technique, or creating something “good.” It’s about safety, autonomy, and reclaiming control, especially for trauma survivors who have had those things taken from them. “It’s more about how someone creates the artwork than the final product,” Kristi explains. “We’re not critiquing. There’s no judgment.” For many guests, this process helps dismantle long-held beliefs about not being good enough and creates connection with others who recognize themselves in the work. “You don’t have to be an artist,” Kristi says. “By engaging in the process, people can use their intuition and subconscious and see what comes forward.” Art therapy is one part of a larger trauma-informed approach at The Guest House Ocala, where healing focuses on the nervous system, the body, and the beliefs trauma leaves behind. “We’re reprocessing how trauma is stored in the nervous system, using experiential and somatic modalities, compassion, and community.” If you or someone you love is searching for trauma treatment that goes beyond talk therapy, this conversation offers a window into what healing can look like when words are not enough. About The Guest House Ocala The Guest House Ocala is a private residential trauma treatment center located on a gated 52-acre estate in Ocala, Florida. The program specializes in trauma, addiction, and co-occurring disorders, offering experiential, holistic, and evidence-based care in a safe and confidential environment. Learn more or speak confidentially with someone who understands: https://www.theguesthouseocala.com (866) 682-2051