Date of Award
Spring 5-21-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MA - Master of Arts
Department
Expressive Therapies
Advisor
Sarah Hamil LCSW, RPT-S, ATR-BC
Abstract
This thesis discusses an art therapy intervention in a virtual partial hospitalization program (PHP) with an adolescent population. Research involving the use of safe spaces in therapy, telehealth, adolescent group development, group dynamics, and digital technology in art therapy was explored. The intervention involved adolescent clients depicting a visual safe space using digital tools and exploring the concept of safety through telehealth. After the intervention, clients reported an increase in self-reported mood on average. Common themes found in the artwork include physical safety by holding boundaries and being around items or people they felt comfortable around. Personal artistic responses were included, which explored personal feelings and responses to the client’s comments. A discussion exploring the future use of technology in art therapy and the use of this intervention is included.
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Recommended Citation
Murphy, Sarah, "Adolescents and Art Therapy: Exploring Safe Spaces Through Telehealth" (2022). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 561.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/561
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