Date of Award
Spring 5-5-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MA - Master of Arts
Department
Expressive Therapies
Advisor
Kelvin Ramirez
Abstract
The topic of client resistance in therapy has garnered significant attention over time across various theoretical orientations. However, within art therapy, there remains a notable gap in the comprehensive consideration of client resistance and the effectiveness of art therapy interventions in addressing this phenomenon. This capstone thesis aims to identify that gap by conducting a brief literature review concerning (a) the multifaceted underpinnings of client resistance, (b) the psychological functions of client resistance in therapy, and (c) competencies specific to art therapy training that are beneficial in addressing client resistance. The following review uses information from the existing literature to fill the research gap to understand how to approach client resistance.
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Silva, Bella, "Aesthetic Attunement to Client Resistance: The Art Therapist's Hand" (2024). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 845.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/845
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