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Art Therapy

Art Therapy. Chapter 11. “Draw me how you feel.” —Sharlene Gin. The Origins of Art Therapy. Art as a personal expression dates back to prehistoric times Art as a form of psychotherapy dates back to Freud & Jung In 1969 the American Art Therapy Association was founded.

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Art Therapy

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  1. Art Therapy Chapter 11

  2. “Draw me how you feel.” —Sharlene Gin

  3. The Origins of Art Therapy • Art as a personal expression dates back to prehistoric times • Art as a form of psychotherapy dates back to Freud & Jung • In 1969 the American Art Therapy Association was founded

  4. What Is Art Therapy? • Art therapy is described as the creative use of art to provide for nonverbal expression and communication through which to foster self-awareness and personal growth.

  5. Goals of Art Therapy • Art therapy is recognized for its many therapeutic effects on aspects of mental, physical, spiritual, and most notably, emotional well-being.

  6. Goals of Art Therapy (continued) • To provide a means for strengthening the ego • To provide a cathartic experience • To provide a means to uncover anger

  7. Goals of Art Therapy (continued) • To offer an avenue to reduce guilt • To facilitate impulse control • To help patients/clients use as a new outlet during incapacitating illness

  8. Young children College students Cancer patients Chronic pain Clinical Uses of Art Therapy • Veteran hospitals • Eating disorders • Criminals • Abused children • Drug rehabilitation • Emotionally disturbed

  9. Steps to Initiate Art Therapy • Getting past artists’ roadblocks • A choice of materials • Illustrative themes • Interpretations

  10. Interpretations • Every line, point, color, and image means something • Interpretations may not be immediate to the artist • Only the artist is best qualified to make an interpretation • The role of a therapist is to aid the artist in this process • Interpretations are part of the healing process

  11. Interpretation of Color in Art Therapy

  12. Illustrative Themes • Draw yourself • Draw something that represents you • Draw a fantasy animal • Close your eyes and draw a line on paper • Draw a house • Draw an expression of anger/fear • Draw a healing image of you • Draw a peaceful image • Draw how you feel right now • Draw a dream image

  13. Best Application of Art Therapy • A great way to call on the wisdom of the unconscious mind • A great way to release emotions that are pent up • A great way to start the resolution process of a stressor

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