Date of Award
Spring 5-5-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MCM - MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Department
Expressive Therapies
Advisor
Dr. Rebecca Zarate, MT-BC, AVPT, LCAT
Abstract
This review evaluates the current literature on psychological resistance amongst human service professionals experiencing burnout and the effect of Expressive Arts interventions on resiliency. Concepts include identifying the main symptoms, risk factors, causes, and treatments for burnout in education faculty, medical staff, and clinicians. Qualitative, quantitative, and meta-analysis studies are included to identify the most prevalent intervention frameworks for reducing stress including Arts-Based and Mindfulness-compassion based techniques. The effectiveness of Arts-based tools on strengthening identity, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and meaning-making in combating burnout is presented. Based on analysis of the literature, the author proposes a three-step intervention framework for utilizing the arts in burnout interventions for the well-being of human service professionals and their clientele.
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Recommended Citation
Lopez, Gabrielle, "Expressive Therapies and Resiliency – Resistance in Mental Health: A Literature Review" (2024). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 679.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/679
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