The Use of Augmented Reality in Art Therapy Sessions

Asiimwe Kyomugisha T.

 Faculty of Business, Kampala International University, Uganda

ABSTRACT

This paper explores the integration of augmented reality (AR) into art therapy, emphasizing its potential to enhance the therapeutic process by fostering creative expression, emotional exploration, and participant engagement. Art therapy has long been valued for its ability to externalize emotions through non-verbal forms of communication, while AR offers innovative, interactive tools that merge the virtual and physical worlds. The combination of these fields enables enriched creative experiences, breaking conventional barriers in therapy. This study outlines the benefits, challenges, and future possibilities of AR-enhanced art therapy, including real-world case studies and applications. Key limitations such as accessibility, ethical concerns, and technological barriers are discussed. We conclude that while AR presents transformative opportunities for art therapy, its implementation requires careful planning, ongoing research, and collaboration between technologists and therapists to ensure its effectiveness and accessibility.

Keywords: Art Therapy, Augmented Reality (AR), Creative Expression, Digital Tools in Therapy, Mental Health Innovations.

CITE AS: Asiimwe Kyomugisha T. (2024). The Use of Augmented Reality in Art Therapy Sessions. IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND MANAGEMENT 9(2):22-25. https://doi.org/10.59298/IDOSRJAM/2024/9.2.2225