by Erica Gosselin
In this thesis, I explore my personal journey of discovery; I recognize how to balance both sides of my identity - as both an artist and an art therapist - and how to use them to effectively co-create with an eight-year-old girl named Violet.
Read Moreby Heidi Pedersen
This thesis examines the value of a drop in art therapy group for residents at an emergency shelter. Specifically, this thesis examines the role of intentional strength building art therapy directives with recent trauma survivors.
Read Moreby Seamus Gray
I have moved increasingly into the realm of additive sculpture. If ecology is the relationship between organisms and also their relationship with the environment they live in, then ecological art reflects, expresses and honours our connection with the world and all of that which is in our experience.
Read Moreby Aislinn Cornett
This thesis explores the question: what is the value and function of creating altered art objects in an alternative education program with at-risk adolescents?
Read Moreby Noel Dupuis
This children's book was inspired by one boy’s experience with art therapy while coping with grief.
Read Moreby Sandra Hewitt-Parsons
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Story of the Witch Behind the Wallpaper is an art show which builds on dream analysis to explore latent themes that relate to childhood dreams and other personal experiences as an eight year old girl and a survivor of a traumatic stroke.
Read Moreby Angelica Atkins
This self-study was an arts-based exploration of identity through spontaneous art making and poetry writing in the context of the final year of training group at an art therapy institute.
Read Moreby Sylvia Calatayud Catano
The intention of this thesis is to examine the lived experience of immigrant women on their path towards a new cultural identity in the context of using art therapy, participatory photography and personal narratives.
Read Moreby Katy Vinson
Participating in an Art Group is an opportunity for people receiving psychiatric services to actively create health in their lives. The intention of this paper is to: document a PowerPoint presentation, demonstrate the heath created by the Art Group, provide information on the approaches used in the Art Group and to encourage and promote the continuation of the Art Group.
Read Moreby Laura Andrew
The intention of this research study was to explore the value of a therapeutic art group for international high school students.
Read Moreby Lindsay Joy Hamilton
This thesis explores the nature of practicing art therapy with a family facing the terminal illness of one of the members; and seeks to discover where in lies the meaning and value of making and sharing art during the intense moments of losing as loved one.
Read Moreby Kate Leppard
By illuminating ten activities that have been inspired or spontaneously created by adults with developmental disabilities in art therapy sessions, this book demonstrates the benefits of using a humanistic approach to art therapy.