Using Expressive Arts Therapy to Test Construct Limitations in Temperament

Author

Julia McGlew, Lesley UniversityFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-18-2019

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MAE - Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies

Department

Expressive Therapies

Advisor

Donna Owens

Abstract

This literature review puts forth the idea that temperament is a limited construct. The history of temperament, the current uses of temperament in clinical practice, and the limitations of temperament are all reviewed. It then seeks to explain that temperament as a concept could be more effectively explored through the expressive arts therapies. The use of the expressive arts therapies in this context are defended. This review attempts to explain the gaps in temperament as a construct and suggest the expressive arts therapies as a way of bridging some of those gaps. It is found that the expressive arts therapies offer a different perspective and range of skills that are necessary to fill the gaps of our current application of temperament.

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Recommended Citation

McGlew, Julia, "Using Expressive Arts Therapy to Test Construct Limitations in Temperament" (2019). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 152.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/152