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An Art Therapist's Use Of Art Making As Self Care In Pediatric Medicine, Emily Hargraves
An Art Therapist's Use Of Art Making As Self Care In Pediatric Medicine, Emily Hargraves
LMU/LLS Theses and Dissertations
This heuristic research project examines my personal use of art making as a form of self-care while interning in a pediatric hospital. The review of the literature investigates the concept of self-care and the use of art making as a therapeutic outlet for working art therapists, for professionals in the healthcare field, and for art therapy students working specifically in hospital settings. The literature suggests that self-care is a necessary process, that self-care is not just for the physical self, but also for one’s mental health. The literature also indicates that art therapists have found that art making as a …
Effectiveness Of Digital Response Art, Anya Kavanaugh
Effectiveness Of Digital Response Art, Anya Kavanaugh
LMU/LLS Theses and Dissertations
This study looks at the effectiveness of digital media to create response art and deepen attunement with adolescent clients as well as develop self-awareness in the therapist. An arts- based qualitative heuristic self-study was used to analyze data gathered over a six-week period. The subject was the researcher/therapist and the data was gathered during the second-year practicum while working with adolescents at a non-public school. Data was gathered through a process of creating two post-session response artworks using video, animation, or digital drawing and a written reflection for each artwork. Nine artworks and eight written reflections were created in total. …
The Fear Of Aging And The Self: A Heuristicaly Influenced Study, Leia R. Steingart
The Fear Of Aging And The Self: A Heuristicaly Influenced Study, Leia R. Steingart
LMU/LLS Theses and Dissertations
This research paper is an art-based heuristic influenced study on the fear of aging and the self using an art-based modality of exploration. The researcher sought to study three questions. First, to explore the relationship between aging, beauty, youth, and social pressures. Second, to explore the fears related to aging, (losing appearances, finance, health, and death). Thirdly, to considering the implications of findings to the clinical realm. The art based methodology offered a form of investigation which, informed by heuristic steps of inquiry, augmented both personal meaning and growth. Data consisted of art made over a three-month period as well …