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Art therapy with bereaved children.

B B McIntyre1

  • 1Grand Traverse Area Hospice of Munson Medical Center, MI.

Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|April 8, 1992
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Childhood bereavement can cause lasting psychological and physical issues. Group art therapy in rural hospices offers a way for children to process and overcome grief.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Art Therapy
  • Grief Counseling

Background:

  • Childhood loss of a loved one presents significant immediate challenges.
  • Long-term psychological and somatic symptoms can manifest in adulthood following early bereavement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To illustrate the effectiveness of group art therapy for children experiencing grief.
  • To demonstrate how a rural hospice setting can facilitate grief resolution in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • Case portrayal of a group art therapy intervention.
  • Focus on a rural Michigan hospice setting.
  • Utilizing art as a medium for children's expression of grief.

Main Results:

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  • Children utilized art therapy to express complex emotions related to loss.
  • The group setting provided a supportive environment for processing grief.
  • Art therapy facilitated the resolution of immediate and long-term grief issues.

    • Conclusions:

    • Group art therapy is a viable approach for addressing childhood grief.
    • Rural hospice programs can effectively implement art therapy for grieving children.
    • Art provides a crucial outlet for children to navigate bereavement and its consequences.