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1School of Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX, USA. juglaist@utmb.edu
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
|May 31, 2002
Abstract
Topic:
The use of art therapy to treat post-traumatic response.
Purpose:
To demonstrate through the use of a case presentation ways in which art therapy can be used to facilitate healing from post-traumatic response.
Source:
The author's own clinical work.
Conclusions:
The healing process for individuals experiencing post-traumatic response does not end with the formal termination of therapy. It may need to be supplemented with support and follow-up, short-term therapy episodes. Healing can be facilitated by art therapy, which provides a useful medium for identifying and exploring changes in self-concept, behaviors, and feelings.