Exploring Sexuality Through Art Making,
2016
Loyola Marymount University
Exploring Sexuality Through Art Making, Martha C. Cowley, Jane Gallop, Amanda Hale Feinberg
LMU Theses and Dissertations
This research examined the usefulness of art making in exploring sexuality. Specifically, women participating in partners of sex addicts groups and the LGBTQ online community were invited to take an online survey, exploring both visually and verbally discuss how they view their sexuality and how they think others view their sexuality. The data was then analyzed within and between categories to produce three overarching themes: (1) Expressing sexuality: the tension between the self and others (2) The usefulness of art making to explore sexuality, and (3) Limitations and challenges of the study. Through the discussion of the themes, researchers found …
An Exploration Of Creative Arts Therapies In Pediatric Hospitals,
2016
Loyola Marymount University
An Exploration Of Creative Arts Therapies In Pediatric Hospitals, Jacqueline Marie Carlson, Hilda Mercedes Galan
LMU Theses and Dissertations
This research paper explores the use of creative arts therapies with children and families in a pediatric hospital setting as experienced by the therapists who provide these services. The research investigates art therapy, music therapy and dance/movement therapy at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), with an in depth consideration of the role of art therapy services in this setting. The researchers reviewed general literature regarding hospitalization, specifically its effects on children and families, availability and role of psychosocial services and the intensive care units (ICU). Literature discussing creative arts therapies (art therapy, music therapy and dance/movement therapy) was also reviewed, …
The Role Of The Art Therapist: A Multi-Faceted Approach,
2016
Loyola Marymount University
The Role Of The Art Therapist: A Multi-Faceted Approach, Lauren E. Peña
LMU Theses and Dissertations
This research explores the role of the art therapist in a nonclinical setting. The research dissects the experiences of nine art therapists who participated in an artist residency that was informed by art therapy but was not clinically based. The spectrum of literature reviewed focused on the professional identity of art therapists and therapists as well as social action art therapy and working with Native American cultures. A qualitative approach was utilized through the conduction of a focus group along with four individual interviews, which were both enhanced by a parallel art making process. Analysis of the data resulted in …
Exploration Of The Process Of An Altered Book Project With Women Cancer Survivors,
2016
Loyola Marymount University
Exploration Of The Process Of An Altered Book Project With Women Cancer Survivors, Jillian E. Luz
LMU Theses and Dissertations
This research examines the experience of a long-term creative arts project within a women’s cancer support group. Specifically, the research explores the effects of a creative arts project on quality of life. Literature describing cancer support groups has been reviewed, as well as literature published which specifically studied the effects of art therapy with those living with from medical illnesses including, but not limited to, cancer. Qualitative data was gathered through surveys, interviews, and by analysis of the creative art projects. Group participants were offered the directive to create an altered book in which to express their cancer journey. The …
Family Art Assessment And Advocating For Children,
2016
Loyola Marymount University
Family Art Assessment And Advocating For Children, Rachel L. Del Dosso
LMU Theses and Dissertations
This study explores how Landgarten’s Family Art Assessment can provide clinicians with valuable information about families that can be used to advocate for the needs of the children in the family. A comprehensive literature review covers family assessments using art developed by Psychologists, family art assessments created by art therapists, and the benefits of using them in clinical treatment. The researcher utilized a qualitative research approach. The data gathering took the form of surveys and semi-structured interviews with clinicians at a community mental health agency following their participation/observation in a Family Art Assessment administered to a family on their caseload …
Impacts Of An Artist Residency Program Informed By Social Action Art Therapy,
2016
Loyola Marymount University
Impacts Of An Artist Residency Program Informed By Social Action Art Therapy, Jessica Bui Lo
LMU Theses and Dissertations
This research explores the impact of a three day Artist Residency Program at a K-8th public school on a Native American Reservation. The program is evaluated through a lens of Social Action Art Therapy and aims to uncover how this program impacted a community— including teachers, students, and parents, and facilitators. The researcher examined social action literature, social action art literature, social action art therapy literature, as well as social action with Native Americans literature. The researcher used a qualitative approach, specifically an Inquisitive Case study, in which data was collected through the researchers notes. These notes then informed the …
Adolescent Mentors And The Latino Community,
2016
Loyola Marymount University
Adolescent Mentors And The Latino Community, Arazeli L. Melendez
LMU Theses and Dissertations
This research explores mentorship as it developed through the lived experience of adolescents who participated in a community arts outreach program, for a lower SES Latino population. The purpose is to identify different roles of mentorships and relationships that contribute to the program. The literature review looked specifically into adolescents as mentors, understanding the developmental impact on mentees, such as peer relationships and natural mentors focusing on the Latino culture. The art therapy literature looked at art therapy and the affects on the Latino culture as well as art therapy process in community-based programs. Utilizing qualitative methodology the researcher conducted …
A Pilot Project Of Art And Eating Disorders: A Self-Advocacy Campaign Through Video Narratives,
2016
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
A Pilot Project Of Art And Eating Disorders: A Self-Advocacy Campaign Through Video Narratives, Sarah Pray
Art Therapy Counseling Final Research Projects
This pilot project of Art and Eating Disorders was approved by The Emily Program Foundation (TEPF) (Emily Program Foundation, n.d.), a 501(c) (3) nonprofit working to eliminate eating disorders through advocacy, social outreach, and collaboration with community partners. TEPF recruited five artists. Artists were interviewed by Sarah Pray and artwork digitally recorded at various locations, filmed and edited by videographer, Eve Daniels. Artists brought artwork and other creative work related to their recovery. The resulting videos were uploaded to the TEPF website (www.theemilyprogramfoundation.org) weekly. The goal of the pilot project was to measure the project's ability to document …
Capturing Success At Autistry Studios: A Qualitative Study,
2016
Dominican University of California
Capturing Success At Autistry Studios: A Qualitative Study, Ali Ives, Vince Colombano, Joey Bava
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
This qualitative study examined the perceived outcomes of participation at Autistry Studios among young adult students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autistry Studios is a unique program offering services to individuals with ASD similar to that of a pre-vocational training program. The mission of Autistry Studios is to help students with ASD become independent adults by engaging in “project-based therapy.” A setting is provided where individuals with ASD can achieve personal and functional growth with the use of creative resources like art supplies, raw materials, and power tools to pursue and complete a project that is client-centered. The purpose of …
Art Therapy And Its Impact Upon Marital Communication With Geriatric Adults Suffering From Dementia And Their Spousal Caregivers: An Exploratory Review And Research Study,
2016
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Art Therapy And Its Impact Upon Marital Communication With Geriatric Adults Suffering From Dementia And Their Spousal Caregivers: An Exploratory Review And Research Study, Ashlyn G. Kubacak
School of Social Work Undergraduate Honors Theses
The World Health Organization estimated that 47.5 million people across the globe were living with dementia in 2015, and this number is expected to increase and eventually double by 2030. The cost of caregiving for someone who has dementia is substantial, with estimated federal costs fluctuating between 157 billion and 215 billion dollars annually. Sixty percent of caregivers rate the emotional strain of caregiving to be “high to extremely high”, and 40% of caregivers are diagnosed with depression. It is therefore important to provide support not only for those persons with dementia, but also for their caregivers in order to …
Spreading Awareness Of Art Therapy To Undergraduate College Students,
2016
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Spreading Awareness Of Art Therapy To Undergraduate College Students, Whitley Louise Rogers-Richards
EVMS School of Health Professions Master's Level Capstones, Projects and Papers
This capstone project was created to spread awareness of art therapy to undergraduate college students. A few Virginia colleges/universities were contacted to participate in providing informative presentations about art therapy (by an art therapy and counseling graduate student at Eastern Virginia Medical School). This capstone also provided the opportunity to increase the writer’s professional identity. Radford University participated in the study. The informative presentation was created to increase understanding and awareness about art therapy. Anonymous questionnaires were provided after the presentation. The questionnaires allowed data to be collected and reviewed to conclude results about the presentation. There were 30 Radford …
Growing Up Grounded: Learning To Cope With A Parent Who Suffers From A Mental Illness: An Art-Based Workbook,
2016
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Growing Up Grounded: Learning To Cope With A Parent Who Suffers From A Mental Illness: An Art-Based Workbook, Shelby Marie Wynn
EVMS School of Health Professions Master's Level Capstones, Projects and Papers
Through a meticulous search within art therapy and other mental health professions, attention has been brought to the significant lack of literature on the topic of adolescents living with a parent who suffers from a mental illness. Literature that does breech this topic seems to focus primarily on the adult child, rather than the adolescent. Furthermore, although art therapy touches on its efficacy in developing coping skills in adolescents, it lacks in research and resources regarding this particular demographic. An art-based workbook was created following a modified version of the 12 Step program for teens and informed by art therapy …
The Effects Of Parental Cancer On The Professional Identity Development Of An Art Therapist-In-Training: An Art-Based, Heuristic Self-Study,
2016
Eastern Virginia Medical School
The Effects Of Parental Cancer On The Professional Identity Development Of An Art Therapist-In-Training: An Art-Based, Heuristic Self-Study, Ashley L. Sweigart
EVMS School of Health Professions Master's Level Capstones, Projects and Papers
Although existing literature asserts that personal experience greatly impacts the development of professional identity among mental health professionals, the impact of personal crisis during graduate education and training—the formative period of professional identity development—remains largely unaddressed. Through engagement in this art-based heuristic self-study, I examined my own experience coping with personal crisis as an art therapy graduate student. I committed to eight weeks of art making and reflective writing in order to achieve greater understanding and self-awareness regarding the effects of coping with parental cancer and the death of my father on my professional identity development. Content analysis of the …
The Costume-Making Experience: A Heuristic Self-Study For Implications To Art Therapy,
2016
Eastern Virginia Medical School
The Costume-Making Experience: A Heuristic Self-Study For Implications To Art Therapy, Melissa Mary Sykes
EVMS School of Health Professions Master's Level Capstones, Projects and Papers
Within the field art therapy, numerous processes and materials exist to promote expression of affect and the enhancement of creativity. These mediums are crucial to the progression of art therapy, including drawing, painting, and three-dimensional processes such as clay, containers, and fiber arts. Art therapy is part of expressive therapy, where puppetry, doll-making, and mask-making have moved from the field of drama therapy to art therapy. The evidence for certain techniques, such as costuming in art therapy, is still lacking. This study implies Landy’s continuum in drama therapy as parallel to Lusebrink’s Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC) in art therapy, suggesting …
A Comparison Of Human Figures Drawn By Hiv Positive And Hiv Negative Children In Limuru, Kenya,
2016
Eastern Virginia Medical School
A Comparison Of Human Figures Drawn By Hiv Positive And Hiv Negative Children In Limuru, Kenya, Ruth H. Rand
EVMS School of Health Professions Master's Level Capstones, Projects and Papers
The proposed study aimed to determine psychological sequelae of HIV as manifested in the HFD. The goal of this study was to compare HFDs drawn by Kenyan children with and without HIV, using a modified form of the Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale (FEATS) (Gantt & Tabone, 1998). It was hypothesized that statistically significant differences between the two groups of drawings would exist. Based upon differences between the two groups of HFDs, inferences were made regarding the effect of HIV on children living in Kenya. Research suggests that there are significant negative ramifications of HIV diagnosis including depressive symptoms, decreased …
The Potential Use Of Comics As A Medium In Art Therapy Practice: A Qualitative Heuristic Study,
2016
Eastern Virginia Medical School
The Potential Use Of Comics As A Medium In Art Therapy Practice: A Qualitative Heuristic Study, Emma Claire Reilly
EVMS School of Health Professions Master's Level Capstones, Projects and Papers
There exists very little research on the efficacy of different processes and materials in the field of Art Therapy and no research on the use of comics in art therapy. This study explored the potential use of comics in art therapy practice through a qualitative heuristic design. The researcher utilized various processes and materials to explore comic-making, with consideration towards the potential feasibility and accessibility of this medium. Comic art was created over a 14-week time period, accompanied by written reflections about the effect of the various processes and materials used as well as the effect of creating each comic. …
Process Painting With A Woman Diagnosed With Breast Cancer,
2016
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Process Painting With A Woman Diagnosed With Breast Cancer, Jaimee Foster
EVMS School of Health Professions Master's Level Capstones, Projects and Papers
This qualitative single case study examines the reaction of one woman diagnosed with breast cancer as she engages in process painting, while undergoing treatment. Process painting involves the continued alteration of a single image over a period of time, either through painting over or chipping away at the current image. Over a period of six weeks, one woman was invited to engage in this process, in order to examine whether the process would have a positive effect on either the physical or emotional symptoms associated with breast cancer treatment. This study focused on the themes of each session, the participant’s …
Contributing To Building A Conceptual Model Of Art Therapist Professional Identity,
2016
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Contributing To Building A Conceptual Model Of Art Therapist Professional Identity, Rachel Davenport Ward
EVMS School of Health Professions Master's Level Capstones, Projects and Papers
Art therapists are currently working to solidify multiple aspects of the profession and become more distinguished from counselors. The development of a conceptual model of art therapist professional identity aims to identify essential components that make up an art therapist’s professional identity. Emerging domains and key ideas were identified in a review of the literature and triangulated with the interview responses of participants. The domains identified in this study as pivotal to art therapist professional identity include Engagement Behaviors, Education and Training, Theoretical Approach, and Art Making.
Art Therapy And Cognitive Processing Therapy For Combat Ptsd: A Randomized Controlled Trial,
2016
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Art Therapy And Cognitive Processing Therapy For Combat Ptsd: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Vanessa Pierce
EVMS School of Health Professions Master's Level Capstones, Projects and Papers
This randomized controlled trial supplemented existing data from previous studies on the effect of art therapy in conjunction with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) versus CPT alone on symptoms of combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder. The 11 veterans recruited in this study were clinically diagnosed with PTSD, and were randomized by time of admission to either the experimental or control condition. Test measures included the PCL-M, BDI-II, to measure symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress and depression, and the PTGI to measure positive psychological growth. The results on the PCL-M and BDI-II supported trends from previous studies suggesting art therapy in combination with …
A Proposal For An Art Therapy Intervention To Address Burnout In Family Caregivers With Family Members Diagnosed With Muscular Dystrophy,
2016
Eastern Virginia Medical School
A Proposal For An Art Therapy Intervention To Address Burnout In Family Caregivers With Family Members Diagnosed With Muscular Dystrophy, Emily-Ann Menke
EVMS School of Health Professions Master's Level Capstones, Projects and Papers
There are many difficulties associated with caregiving including increased levels of stress, depression, and anxiety. Limited research explores the impact of art therapy on caregiver burnout and there is no literature addressing the impact of art therapy on family caregivers of individuals diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. This proposal details an in-depth eight week program design to be implemented in individual sessions. The program outlined explores a series of themes related to a family member’s experience as a caregiver, using art materials as a means of reflection and expression of emotions and feelings associated with this role. The goal of this …
