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Art Therapy for Children in Short-Term Hospitalization.
1Tel-Hai Academic College, Israel.
Short-term art therapy effectively supports hospitalized children by addressing emotional needs during brief stays. This approach utilizes problem-focused strategies and multidisciplinary collaboration for optimal developmental and psychosocial outcomes.
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Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Creative Arts Therapies
- Pediatric Healthcare
Background:
- Pediatric hospitalization can negatively impact child development and psychosocial well-being.
- Art therapy offers a method to address the emotional experiences of hospitalized children.
- The hospital environment often necessitates adapting art therapy to a short-term format.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the characteristics of short-term art therapy adapted for hospitalized children.
- To identify unique aspects and challenges of providing brief art therapy interventions.
- To propose a model for effective short-term art therapy in pediatric settings.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving interviews with 10 experienced art therapists.
- Focus on therapists working with children in short-term hospitalization.
- Analysis of therapists' experiences and strategies in adapted art therapy.
Main Results:
- Short-term art therapy requires problem-focused strategies due to brief, uncertain durations.
- Therapeutic space, multidisciplinary interaction, and parental involvement are key considerations.
- Therapists adapt interventions to the unique demands of short-term pediatric hospitalizations.
Conclusions:
- Short-term art therapy is a viable intervention for hospitalized children.
- Integrating art and short-term therapy principles creates an effective model.
- This adapted approach supports children's emotional and developmental needs during brief hospital stays.

