No, it's not just eating lots of chocolate to make yourself feel better. Two psychologists in Ra'anana,
Israel, have developed a program where those recovering from traumatic brain injuries use chocolate making and
sculpting as a form of therapy. The craft seems to serve as both a creative outlet and a medium for those in therapy to
connect with others around them. Some patients sculpt the chocolate to externalize their feelings, others interact with
fellow patients by helping them sculpt. Obviously, it's a far more rewarding medium than, say, clay. After working with
chocolate, patients then participate in more traditional talking therapy. Israel21c.org has a detailed
piece about the two psychologists and their research. [Photo: Israel21c.org]
