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Transformation through grieving: art and the bereaved.

G G Ferszt¹, L Heineman, E J Ferszt

¹College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island, USA.

Holistic Nursing Practice

|April 10, 1999

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This study explores art therapy

Area of Science:

Psychology
Art Therapy
Bereavement Studies

Background:

Grief literature predominantly covers the grieving process and individual grief expressions.
The transformative potential of grief remains underexplored in existing research.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the application of art therapy within an adult bereavement group.
To explore the benefits of expressive art therapy for individuals experiencing grief.

Main Methods:

Utilized art therapy activities in a group setting for adults experiencing bereavement.
Facilitated opportunities for emotional expression and self-reflection through art.

Main Results:

Art therapy activities enabled participants to express a wide spectrum of emotions.

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The process provided a platform for individuals to reflect on their self-perceptions.

Conclusions:

Expressive art therapy offers a valuable modality for bereavement work.
Art therapy can facilitate emotional processing and self-discovery in grieving individuals.