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Purpose
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The purpose of art therapy is essentially one of healing. Art therapy can be successfully applied to clients with physical, mental or emotional problems, diseases and disorders. Any type of visual art and art medium can be employed within the therapeutic process, including painting, drawing, sculpting, photography, and digital art.[1] Art therapy stands in contrast with other kinds of creative or expressive arts therapies that use dance, music or drama. One of the major differences between art therapy and other forms of communication is that most other forms of communication elicit the use of words or language as a means of communication. Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of art therapy, as applied to clients with memory loss due to Alzheimer’s and other diseases; stroke residuals;[2] cognitive functioning;[3] traumatic brain injury; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD);[4] depression; dealing with chronic illness;[5][6][7][8] and aging.[9][10]
- ^ Thong, Sairalyn Ansano. "Redefining the Tools of Art Therapy." Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association 24.2 (2007): 52-58. Print.
- ^ Kim, S-K., Kim, M.-Y., Lee, J.-H., & Chun, S.-I. (2008). Art therapy outcomes in the rehabilitation treatment of a stroke patient: A case report. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 25(3), 129-133;
- ^ Noice, H., Noice, T., & Staines, G. (2004). A short-term intervention to enhance cognitive and affective functioning in older adults. Journal of Aging and Health, 16(4), 562-585
- ^ Spinner, J. (April 15, 2007). “War's pain, softened with a brush stroke: VA's art therapy eases battle stresses.” Washington Post at http://www.washingtonpost.com
- ^ Stuckey, H. (2009). Creative expression as a way of knowing in diabetes adult health education: An action research study. Adult Education Quarterly, 60(1), 46-64
- ^ Bar-Sela, G., Atid, L., Danos, S., Gabay, N., & Epelbaum, R. (2007). Art therapy improved depression and influenced fatigue levels in cancer patients on chemotherapy. Journal of Psycho-Oncology, 16, 980-984
- ^ Collie, K., Bottorff, J. L., & Long, B. C. (2006) A narrative view of art therapy and art making by women with breast cancer. Journal of Health Psychology, 11(5), 761-775
- ^ Deane, K., Fitch, M., & Carman, M. (2000). An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal, 10(4), 147-51, 152-157
- ^ Doric-Henry, L. (1997). Pottery as art therapy with elderly nursing home residents. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 14(3), 163-171
- ^ Wilkstrom, B. M., Theorell, T., & Sandstrom, S. (1993). Medical health and emotional effects of art stimulation in old age: A controlled intervention study concerning the effects of visual stimulation provided in the form of pictures.