Abstract
The mental pictures we hold of ourselves tend to externalize and impact our relationships and life experiences. As humans we grow up accruing an image of ourselves based on feedback from relevant others. We live out our self-images often without questioning their present suitability to our lives and goals. This paper illustrates specific art techniques used with the population of a locked detention unit for adolescent offenders in an attempt to nurture the growth of a positive self-image and thereby influence behavior. Development and projection of body images are discussed as is the potential for transformation through the therapeutic use of art. Case examples from two residents of the facility are used.
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