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Art Therapy and Grief
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Art Therapy, Art and Grief
Jordan Simpson
Grief and Loss Presentation
4/29/2020
What is Art Therapy?
Art Therapy is "an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psycho-therapeutic relationship" (AATA)
Art Therapy Defined
Benefits
So What?
Supports treatment goals and community concerns
Improve cognitive, sensory-motor functions, self esteem, self awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance socila skills, aid conflict resolution and reduce stress,...
Advance societal and ecological change
(AATA)
What sets Art Therapy apart from other methods?
Diverse creative expression
Engages mind, body and spirit in ways that verbal discussion alone cannot
Transcends barriers (language, disability etc....)
Empowering
Transformative
Symbolic
(AATA)
Art Therapy In Detail
What to Know about AT
Can only be provided by those who have the training, certification and licensure to do so
Not a modality, a profession!
Beware the coloring books!
(AATA)
Is this AT?
Where is AT done?
and so much more!
Where to Find AT
(AATA)
UNE has an Art Therapy Minor!
Interested?
"Our minor provides you with a foundation for continued study, or for work in community arts programs and organizations where art is used as part of the therapeutic process."
Dual Departmental Minor (PSY, ART)
21 credits, NO double dipping
(UNE Art Therapy Minor)
Grief and AT
Art Therapy is great for grief work- especially complicated grief
Help work through complex feelings and emotions, providing an outlet of expression- especially repressed emotion
Art and Creativity can return a sense of control and productivity
Works well with Trauma as well- which can often be intertwined with grief
(Art Therapy Resources)
Grief and AT
Katie
Example
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obrt9PsJAAo
Can you think of a situation this would be helpful, for a client or someone in your own life?
Thoughts?
Grief and Art: Your Personal Exploration
It can be soothing, calming and cathartic
It can help you process your emotions, thoughts and experiences
It can be a channel or an escape
It can be fun and enjoyable , simple or complex
A way to honor a loved one or share your truth
It's whatever you want to make of it!
(Recover from Grief)
Grief and Art in General
What has your experience with art and grief been?
Did you find it helpful?
Or do you think it would be helpful in the future to participate in art activities in dealing with your grief
Thoughts?
Resources
https://arttherapyresources.com.au/case-study-grief/
https://elunanetwork.org/resources/art-therapy-the-why-and-how-from-art-wtih-heart/
Resources
References
American Art Therapy Association. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://arttherapy.org/
Complicated Grief. (n.d.).
https://www.bridgestorecovery.com/complicated-grief/
Recover from Grief. (2020, April 1). Using Art For Healing - 7 Ways Healing Artwork Can Help You.
https://www.recover-from-grief.com/using-art-for-healing.html
UNE Art Therapy Minor. (n.d.).
https://www.une.edu/cas/art/programs/minor-art-therapy
Art Therapy Case Study of Grief including an Art Therapy Exercise. (2019, June 27).
https://arttherapyresources.com.au/case-study-grief/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obrt9PsJAAo