How Did You Get Here? A Map Making Art Therapy Intervention for Adolescents in Crisis

Author

Ayala DayanFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-18-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MAE - Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies

Department

Expressive Therapies

Advisor

Raquel Stephenson, Ph.D., ATR-BC, LCAT

Abstract

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) are an important mental health resource for crisis intervention. PHPs support clients transitioning between levels of care or aiming to avoid a higher level of care, provide safety and stabilization, offer services such as group therapy and medication management, and oversee referrals. This study investigates the helpfulness of an art therapy mapmaking intervention for adolescents in crisis at a PHP location. The design of this program drew from Narrative Therapy concepts. Results support that the intervention can be beneficial for this population in their recovery efforts and yielded four major themes: 1) the development of self compassion, 2) the fostering of kinship amongst participants, 3) increased creative thinking and flexibility, and 4) new perspectives on life events and transitions.

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Recommended Citation

Dayan, Ayala, "How Did You Get Here? A Map Making Art Therapy Intervention for Adolescents in Crisis" (2024). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 889.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/889