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A creative arts intervention for children with diabetes. Part 1: Development.
Robert V J Basso1, William James Pelech
1Faculty of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. rbasso@wlu.ca
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|October 22, 2008
Summary
Creative arts and play group therapy help children with Type 1 diabetes manage their illness. This program offers practical ways to use creative arts skits for education and emotional expression.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Child Psychology
- Creative Arts Therapy
Background:
- Type 1 diabetes is a serious chronic illness affecting children and adolescents.
- Children with chronic illnesses experience anxiety, anger, and fear.
- Creative arts and play therapy offer age-appropriate coping mechanisms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical suggestions for implementing a creative arts skits program for children with Type 1 diabetes.
- To explore the use of creative arts for illness education and emotional expression in pediatric diabetes.
- To lay the groundwork for a case study demonstrating the benefits of skits.
Main Methods:
- The article outlines practical strategies for initiating a creative arts skits program.
- Focuses on age-appropriate methods for children to learn about diabetes.
- Emphasizes the role of creative expression in managing emotional responses.
Main Results:
- Creative arts skits provide a platform for children to understand their diabetes.
- The program facilitates the expression of common emotions like anxiety and fear.
- Practical guidance is offered for program implementation.
Conclusions:
- Creative arts skits are a valuable tool for pediatric diabetes management.
- This approach supports both education and emotional well-being in children with diabetes.
- Further case studies will demonstrate specific benefits.
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