CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY

(ART THERAPY AND MUSIC

THERAPY)

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ART
Giving form to internal chaos.
Non-verbal expression can be less
threatening.

ART THERAPY

Use of portrait drawing and photography to

promote
self-monitoring and awareness
Use of portrait drawing to develop knowledge
related to facial expressions
Enhance fine motor skills

Art Therapy: Definition

A mental health profession that uses the
creative process of art making to improve and
enhance the physical, mental and emotional
well-being of individuals of all ages.
Based on the belief that the creative process
involved in artistic self-expression helps
people to resolve conflicts and problems,
develop interpersonal skills, manage
behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem,
self- awareness, and achieve insight
Refers to the application of art with the intent
to enhance functioning.

Art Therapy: Activity 1

Brainstorm feeling words
Assign each word a color
Draw a heart
Color in the heart the amount of each
color that you are feeling

Is Art Therapy founded?

Google images

Art Therapy: Claims

As a graphic, nonverbal means of communication,

art can provide relief to the child for whom verbal
communication is frustrating, overwhelming, too
direct, or even nonexistent (Martin, 2008).
Art therapy can utilize the childs visual strengths
to address treatment goals while providing a
socially appropriate outlet for self-stimulatory
behaviors and sensory needs (Martin, 2008).
Use of icons, symbols, and social stories help the
children to remember what they were taught
(Epp, 2008).

Art Therapy:History

1900s

Psychiatrists began being interested in patients art.

Educators recognized artwork reflected childrens
development/growth.

1914: Margaret Naumberg starts Childrens

School
Often identified as the founder of art therapy

Art therapy started to be included with

traditional talk therapy
1940s: Distinct discipline emerged
1970s: Division in art therapists

Art therapy: innate healing power of making art

Art psychotherapy: art as a healing tool within a framework
of verbal psychotherapy

Art Therapy: Models

Acting/Filming
Photography
Painting
Drawing
Portrait drawing
Art as expression of feelings
Art as nonverbal communication

Art Therapy: Settings

Work with health professionals in palliative care

programs
Prisons
Trauma relief teams
Personal growth classes
School systems
Children who are terminally ill
Children who are autistic

Art Therapy: Interventions

Interventions designed to address:

Imagination/abstract thinking deficits
Sensory regulation and integration
Emotions/self-expression
Nonverbal communication
Socialization
Recreational/leisure skills
Visual-spatial deficits
Improving motor skills

Art Therapy: Parent reports

It has given her confidence, selfesteem, Mrs. Bigioni said. She is

proud of the work she does. It has
brought friendships peers and
facilitators developed a sense of
community (Joseph, 2011).

Eight Essential Processes of Art

Therapy

Authenticity

Catharsis

Projection

Sublimination

Balancing Locus of
Control

Identification of
Developmental Ego
States

Integration

Transcendence
Scott, E.H., & C. Ross( 2008).

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MUSIC THERAPY

Increases social responsiveness

Decreases problem behaviors
Enhances auditory processing

MUSIC:
THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE

Music Therapy is the clinical and evidencebased use of music interventions to

accomplish individualized goals within a
therapeutic relationship by a credentialed
professional who has completed an
approved music therapy program.

RHYTHM (MUSIC)
The most fundamental
experience of life.
Restores internal connections.

Healing Processes in Group

Dance Therapy

Synchrony

Integration

Expression

Cohesion

Rhythm

Education

Vitalization

Symbolism
Schmais,C. Ph.D, ADTR,( 1982)

Why are dance and movement

important for early years
children?
Movement experiences play a vital role in
the growth and development of the young
child
Non-verbal interaction and communication
as precursor to language and cognitive
development
Role of non-verbal communication in
bonding and attachment

Why are dance and

movement important for
early years children?
Unity of self (body and mind), movement
as mirror of ones identity and personality
Through dance and movement play
children can learn having fun!
Dance and Movement can facilitate the
creative learning process and has recently
been recognized as an important element
in the curriculum in schools

Methodology: How?

Dance Movement Therapy (DMT):

Kinesthetic empathy, mirroring

Working in circle & other forms (relationships)
Symbolism, movement metaphor
Rhythm
Verbalization

Use of music, props, dramatic/narrative

elements

Methodology: How?

Structure of a session:
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Welcoming activity (verbal/non-verbal)

Warm-up
Theme Development
Closure (include relaxation)
Short discussion

Different aspects or activities can be used for

various purposes as part of other
sessions/lessons

For whom?

Early years children attending mainstream schools

Young children attending special or inclusive

schools/educational settings (children with typical and
atypical development)

MOVEMENT
Develops sensori-motor
awareness and skills;
Reconnects with developmental progression
of physical
and human expression.

DANCE
An ancient form of physical expression
and creativity; release (catharsis).
The psychotherapeutic use of movement as a
process which furthers the emotional, cognitive,
physical and spiritual integration of the person
(ADTA).

Benefits for children with

typical and atypical
development
Promote creativity
Improve concentration and learning
skills (i.e. by helping manage feelings
that interrupt learning)
Enhancing body, spatial, kinesthetic
awareness and self-awareness
Improving self-image, self-esteem and
personal autonomy

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POETRY
Poetry Therapy, or poetry which is used for
healing and personal growth, may be
traced back to primitive man, who used
religious rites in which shamans and
witchdoctors chanted poetry for the wellbeing of the tribe or individual.
NAPT, 2010

GAMES
Teamwork,
Cohesion,
Community.
An opportunity to renegotiate
and succeed.

DRAMA
Creative & social communication; social
discourse; transformation; collective
expression
"the systematic and intentional use of drama/theater
processes, products, and associations to achieve the
therapeutic goals of symptom relief, emotional and
physical integration and personal growth."
An active approach that helps the client tell his or
her story to solve a problem, achieve a catharsis, extend
the depth and breadth of inner experience, understand
the meaning of images, and strengthen the ability to
observe personal roles while increasing flexibility between
roles.
NDTA, 2010

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CONSIDERATIONS
Boundaried-ness vs. Defensiveness
Age & Developmental Stage
Culture

Rudolf Steiner
The task of the educator is not
to fill up the child, but to draw
forth from the child his/her
wisdom and experience
children come into this world
full.