Art therapy classes are being held at the Active Longevity Center in the Nura district under the guidance of Gauhar Bakhytbekkyzy. The sessions are conducted in a creative atmosphere, giving participants the opportunity to express their emotions and inner world through drawing and colors.
To date, 129 retirees are taking part in the art therapy classes. The participants are divided into eight groups, where they learn the basics of visual art and master various painting techniques.
The classes are based on Gauhar Bakhytbekkyzy’s own methodology, which is aimed at improving emotional well-being and reducing internal tension. According to the workshop leader, art therapy helps combat depression, stress, and insomnia, restoring inner balance and self-confidence.
Art therapy, which incorporates elements of visual arts, is one of the most effective methods for correction and personal development. This approach helps stabilize the emotional state of older adults, develop their creativity, improve fine motor skills, and enhance concentration.
Participants note that such classes help them escape daily routine and experience a sense of peace and inspiration. One of them is Saniya Algazina, who has been attending the Active Longevity Center in the Nura district since February 2024. According to her, art therapy improves not only one’s mood but also overall health. “These sessions boost energy, improve sleep, and reduce fatigue,” she says.
“Drawing helps people reveal their inner world, remain calm, and maintain emotional balance. This is extremely important for seniors, so the interest in such classes is high, and the results are obvious,” emphasized the workshop leader, Gauhar Bakhytbekkyzy.
Many participants also say that art therapy has a positive impact not only on emotional well-being but on physical health as well. After the sessions, they feel more energized and note that their outlook on life has improved.
