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Drawing from experience
P T Clements1, K M Benasutti, G C Henry
1University of New Mexico, College of Nursing, 2505 Marble NE, Albuquerque, NM 87501-5688, USA.
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|January 5, 2002
Summary
Children experiencing grief after sudden traumatic death need therapeutic support. Drawing is an effective method to help identify and address their issues for healing.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Trauma Studies
- Art Therapy
Background:
- Sudden traumatic death presents unique challenges for grieving children.
- Children's grief is a deeply personal and often painful process.
- Effective therapeutic interventions are crucial for pediatric bereavement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the utility of drawing as a therapeutic tool for children experiencing grief.
- To identify how drawings can facilitate understanding and healing in pediatric trauma.
- To underscore the importance of expressive methods in child grief therapy.
Main Methods:
- Utilized drawing as an expressive medium for children.
- Focused on identifying and understanding issues through artistic expression.
- Emphasized therapeutic intervention and follow-up based on drawing analysis.
Main Results:
- Drawings served as a conduit for children to express complex emotions related to grief.
- Artistic expression helped in identifying specific issues requiring therapeutic attention.
- The process facilitated a deeper understanding of the child's personal grief journey.
Conclusions:
- Drawing is a valuable expressive method in pediatric grief and trauma therapy.
- Therapeutic interventions incorporating art can effectively support children's healing.
- Understanding children's issues through their drawings is key for successful intervention.