I'm not talking about art therapy. I'm talking about traditional talk therapy.

Early on, back when I had more trouble expressing myself, No. 1 first offered writing and then drawing as a alternate way of communication. The effect of this was quite salutary: I was so horrified at the idea of drawing as an adult in therapy (plus I can't draw), and I so hate writing things down, that I immediately started verbalizing more. Mission semi-accomplished.

What I've never understood was what on earth she thought I was going to draw. The reason I came to therapy wasn't something that was going to lend itself to drawing, she knew that. I understand the usefulness for kids, of course.

So - does anyone here draw in therapy? What do you draw? Does it help?