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Id: 27
Author: Mockuvene Audrone
Title: The study of therapeutic effects of art therapy with oncology patients
Award: MA in art therapy
Discipline: Art Therapy
Keyword: therapeutic effects, cancer, group art therapy, spirituality, guided imagery, draw-a-story assessment
University_College: St.Petersburg Academy for Post-Graduate Pedagogical Training
Country: Russia
Year: 2006
Language: Russian
Abstract: The author studied the process and effects of the pilot art therapy program, which involved four cancer patients. Art therapy was carried in the form of the shirt therm thematic group with the emphasise on the Guided Imagery in conjunction of artistic expression. Draw-a-Story Test, graphic and verbal self-portrayals and some other assessments were used to confirm therapeutic effects. The stugy demonstrates the positive dynamics in patients' emotional states and their attitude towards themselves.
Email: alkop@rol.ru
Date: 11/1/2006 9:14:03 AM