Group Art Therapy Research Articles

키워드 네트워크 분석을 활용한 유아 놀이치료 관련 연구동향 분석

Objectives The purpose of this study is to examine research trends related to infant play therapy using keyword network analysis. Methods For this purpose, a total of 486 academic theses related to the keywords of ‘young child’ and ‘play therapy’ were collected from RISS. The collected keywords were refined through excel, and the refined keywords were analyzed using the Netminer 4.0 program to analyze the keyword frequency, co-occurrence frequency, network attributes and centrality (connection, proximity, and mediation) of the top 30 keywords among all keywords, and visualized the analysis results. Results First, as for the frequency of keywords appearing in the research related to children's play therapy, ‘Art Therapy’ was the highest frequency, followed by ‘Group Art Therapy’ and ‘Emotional Intelligence’. As for the frequency of co-occurrence, ‘emotional intelligence-group art therapy’ showed the highest frequency, followed by ‘sociality-problem behavior’, ‘sociality-group art therapy’, and ‘emotional intelligence-art therapy’. Second, the analysis of the centrality of the research related to children's play therapy showed that ‘Art Therapy’, ‘Group Art Therapy’, and ‘Problem Behavior’ were equally high in connection centrality, proximity centrality, and mediation centrality.Next, the connection centrality was shown in the order of ‘emotional intelligence’ and ‘self-esteem’, the proximity centrality was shown in the order of ‘self-esteem’ and ‘emotional intelligence’, and the mediating centrality was shown in the order of ‘emotional intelligence’ and ‘music therapy’. Conclusions The results of this study are meaningful in providing implications for the theme and direction of infant play therapy research by grasping the trends of play therapy research for infants, and it is expected that the research on infant play therapy will become a guide for future research and revitalize related research.

Development and Validation of Parental Education Programs by the Monitoring of Group Art Therapy for Borderline Intelligence Children

Development and Validation of Parental Education Programs by the Monitoring of Group Art Therapy for Borderline Intelligence Children

Building Tourism and Hospitality Students’ Soft Skills via a Mental Health Intervention – An Exploratory Study in Macao, China

ABSTRACT This exploratory research investigates the efficacy of group art therapy for the purpose of nurturing the development of soft skills amongst a group of tourism and hospitality students in preparation for their employment in stressful workplace environments. Soft skills are interpersonal and social competencies that can enhance coping skills. Thus far, little is known about how mental health intervention classes could actually contribute to soft skill development. In an attempt to understand the relationships between art therapy and soft skills for effective workplace stress management, a qualitative approach was carried out involving semi-structured interviews with fourteen students of tourism and hospitality following a group art therapy activity. The results offer evidence that a well-delivered mental health intervention such as art therapy in a group setting can contribute to the building of soft skills and associated coping skills in preparation for workplace stress reduction.

Artworks and psychological reparation

This article presents an auto-ethnographic account of a 20 session virtual group art therapy program, exploring the author’s psychological processes in response to recent life events and implicit life histories. Through analysis of the artwork created during the program, the author traces a cyclical movement of psychic energy, highlighting themes of self-representation, emotional expression, and the integration of conscious and unconscious experiences. The article concludes with a discussion of the efficacy of art therapy in facilitating psychological reparation and promoting a holistic understanding of mental health within a broader social-cultural context.

A Case study on Group Art Therapy for creative aging of the elderly - Focusing on creativity and the meaning of life -

A Case study on Group Art Therapy for creative aging of the elderly - Focusing on creativity and the meaning of life -

Effects of Curriculum-Integrated Group Art Therapy on the Career Development and Self-Efficacy of Sixth-Grade Students

Effects of Curriculum-Integrated Group Art Therapy on the Career Development and Self-Efficacy of Sixth-Grade Students

Influencing and moderating factors analyzed in the group art therapy of two schizophrenic inpatients

Influencing and moderating factors analyzed in the group art therapy of two schizophrenic inpatients

Clay in Art Therapy: A Case Report of a Sexually Abused Child

Contemporary art therapy has focused little on the healing potential of using clay with children that have experienced sexual abuse. In this case report, I provide a brief introduction of a 12-year-old male followed by a discussion of his clay sculptures made in group art therapy sessions over a two-week period during an inpatient psychiatric stay. The tactile and sensorimotor activity of working with clay provided trauma informed benefits such as focusing on the present-moment experience, safely developing somatic awareness, and cultivating self-regulator capacity. Additionally, the client’s life-like clay objects permitted him the opportunity to create personalized imagery that symbolized his unconscious processes and life experiences and was a key step toward successful transference and artistic sublimation.

Collaborative and side-by-side artmaking: reducing social isolation in refugee youth group art therapy

ABSTRACT Background Research on social isolation in refugee youth is important because it affects their sense of belonging, mental health and wellbeing; integration and acculturation into a new country; education; and future employment opportunities. There is limited art therapy research in Australia in this area, leaving a compelling gap in understanding the effectiveness of collaborative and side-by-side artmaking in group art therapy to connect refugee youth with their peers. Aims This study aimed to explore whether collaborative and side-by-side artmaking in group art therapy would connect youth more effectively; alleviate their social isolation from trauma, displacement and re-settlement experiences; provide a safe environment and platform to express themselves; and improve their mental health and wellbeing. Methods The triangular mixed-methods approach used standardised scales and semi-structured interviews to gather information from youth, teachers and art therapists. Mixed-method data analysis was applied using the Reliable Change Index, line graphs, descriptive statistics, and thematic analysis. Results Refugee youths’ self-esteem and confidence seemed to increase through collaborative and side-by-side artmaking. Results highlighted the importance of social connection, self-esteem, confidence and a sense of safety for making positive connections during artmaking. Conclusions Findings indicate potential benefits of pportunities for refugee youth to connect with their peers in the school environment and of group art therapy. Implications for practice and future research Opportunities could be achieved through collaborative and side-by-side artmaking in group art therapy. A larger study, longer programme and mixed populations in the school setting are recommended for future research. Plain-language summary The research aimed to examine if there was an effect of a six-week art therapy programme on social isolation for five 14–15-year-old female refugee youth. This research is important because social isolation affects youth’s mental health and wellbeing. Through creating art individually and next to each other (side-by-side artmaking), and creating artworks together (collaborative artmaking), the programme aimed to reduce social isolation and increase connections between youth during the sessions and in the school environment. The research was conducted in an early intervention creative therapies service onsite at a Queensland English-language transition secondary school. The service is provided by accredited art therapists and uses creative methods to support culturally diverse refugee youth in resettling, learning and recovering from trauma and stress. During the research, youth participants engaged in art activities, such as drawing and painting, while listening to music. Interventions were designed to establish group bonds, build self-esteem and resilience, and empower youth in a safe and supportive environment. Art therapists and teachers observed youth during the research period, completed standardised scales before and after the programme and participated in semi-structured interviews. The youth participants also completed standardised scales and were interviewed before and after the programme. The results showed that after the six-week programme, youths’ wellbeing and connections to each other increased. Three central themes were identified: (1) social connection is important within the school environment; (2) self-esteem and confidence are related to connecting to others and social isolation; and (3) there is a sense of safety in artmaking individually and collaboratively with peers. The study found that the art therapy programme positively affected youth mental health and wellbeing. This suggests the programme effectively reduced participants’ social isolation, potentially offering positive opportunities to connect other youth at risk of social isolation.

A Mixed-Method Mindful Self-Compassion Art Therapy Postpilot Program Evaluation Study: Metaphors and Media to Increase Adults’ Acquisition of MSC Program Benefits (Étude d’évaluation post-pilote d’un programme d’art-thérapie d’auto-compassion à méthodes mixtes : métaphores et médias pour accroître l’acquisition des avantages du programme MSC pour les adultes)

This mixed-method quasi-experimental design pilot study evaluates the integration of the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with art therapy, utilizing the Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC) to select media and metaphors that enhance self-compassion and emotional well-being. A MSC Art Therapy Group was held with 11 adult participants (male = 18.2%, female = 81.8%). Postgroup feedback was collected through a survey with Likert scale and open-ended questions. The ETC framework informed the selection of art materials and metaphors to promote therapeutic benefits. Feedback from 18.2% of participants produced mean scores of 90% for both helpfulness and enjoyment. Qualitative responses highlighted the facilitation of community, creative expression, and emotional processing, which may have affected increased self-compassion and emotional resilience. The pilot study suggests that merging MSC with art therapy can positively impact self-compassion and emotional well-being. The limitations include a small sample size, lack of a control group, and potential self-selection bias. Future research should involve larger, more diverse populations and rigorous control measures. This study provides initial support for combining MSC with art therapy and highlights the value of intentional media and metaphor selection in enhancing therapeutic outcomes.

Efficacy of a Virtual Reality Rehabilitation Protocol Based on Art Therapy in Patients with Stroke: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Art therapy has a long history of applications in cognitive and motor rehabilitation. More recently, a growing body of scientific literature has highlighted the potential of virtual reality in neurorehabilitation, though it has focused more on the technology itself than on the principles adopted in digital scenarios. This study is a single-blind randomized controlled trial conducted on 40 patients with stroke, comparing conventional therapy (physical therapy for the upper and lower limbs, for posture and balance, cognitive therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and specific therapy for swallowing, bowel, and bladder dysfunctions) to a protocol in which the upper limb physical therapy was substituted with art therapy administered by means of virtual reality exploiting the so-called Michelangelo effect. After 12 sessions, patients in the virtual art therapy group showed a significantly greater improvement in independence in activities of daily living, as assessed by the Barthel Index (interaction of time and group: p = 0.001). Significant differences were also found in terms of upper limb muscle strength (Manual Muscle Test, p < 0.01) and reduction in spasticity (Ashworth scale, p = 0.007) in favor of the experimental group. In the virtual art therapy group, the effectiveness of the intervention was significantly correlated with patient participation (Pittsburgh Rehabilitation Participation Scale: R = 0.41), patient satisfaction (R = 0.60), and the perceived utility of the intervention by the therapist (R = 0.43). These findings support the efficacy of virtual art therapy leveraging the Michelangelo effect. Further studies should also focus on cognitive domains that could benefit from this type of approach.

The Impact of Group Art Observation on Mentalization for Mothers of Children Diagnosed With ASD

This pilot study explored meaning of shared art observations and their impact on mentalization for five mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder, who participated in a 12-week art therapy group, post-intervention reflections on their experiences and art responses designed to assess the mentalization of self and their child before and after the group. The findings suggested that group art observation promoted belonging, facilitated emotional and cognitive learning, and increased comprehension of their child’s diagnosis. The study also demonstrated a visible shift in participants’ mentalization of self and others (perception of their child/relationship). Clinical implications include the distinctive benefits of a shared community gaze for this population, as a vehicle of self-knowing, which enables more effective communication with, about and for their child.

Evaluating an Art Therapy Program in an Outpatient Psychiatric Hospital Setting for Individuals With Mood Disorders

The aim of this program evaluation was to assess the impact of an 8-week art therapy intervention for adults in a hospital-based outpatient mood disorders clinic on depressive symptoms and overall quality of life and to examine how these symptoms may change over time by primary psychiatric diagnosis. Following a convergent mixed-methods approach, data collection included quantitative and qualitative patient feedback regarding program implementation to improve delivery. Pre- and post-treatment results from this evaluation are presented (n = 88), including patient feedback on the program (n = 34). Independent of primary diagnosis, patients experienced improvements in depressive symptoms (p &lt; .001, ηp2 = .33), anxiety symptoms (p &lt; .001, ηp2 = .16), and stress symptoms (p &lt; 0.01, ηp2 = 15), as measured by the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21. In addition, patients experienced improvement in scores on the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire—Short Form (p &lt; .001, ηp2 = .37). Findings suggest that structured group art therapy can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress and can improve quality of life in a Canadian outpatient psychiatric setting. Participants were generally satisfied with the quality of this service delivery and provided constructive qualitative feedback to help improve the service.

Art and mentalizing in early intervention psychosis: rationale and therapist insights on a new psychoeducational course.

In this paper, we explore the rationale for a combined art therapy and mentalization-based treatment (MBT) group course for those experiencing a first episode of psychosis (FEP). We discuss the theoretical background for how art and MBT theory can help us better understand and work with groups of individuals experiencing FEP, particularly focusing on avoidance and insecure attachment styles. We outline the delivery of a ten-week psychoeducational Art MBT course within an Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service and discuss our experiential insights into this new modality as co-therapists. We conclude by proposing that art therapy and mentalizing practice together offer an accessible, useful and practical group structure for EIP services, which could improve individuals' mentalizing capacity and overall social functioning.

한국문화 부적응 결혼이주여성의 문화적응 스트레스 감소와 결혼만족도 향상 소집단미술치료 사례연구

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of small group art therapy on reducing cultural adaptation stress and enhancing marital satisfaction in immigrant women expressing maladjustment to Korean culture. The subjects were married immigrant women who attended a Comprehensive Welfare Center in S city. The small group art therapy programs were implemented 1 to 2 times a week, totaling 13 sessions from January 10th to March 31st, 2024. The Cultural Adaptation Stress Scale, Marital Satisfaction Scale, Person in the Rain (PITR) Drawing Test, and Kinetic Family Drawing (KFD) Test were used as research tools and they were administered as pre- and post-tests for comparison and analysis. Qualitative analysis was conducted on the major changes over time according to these results. In summary, the results of this study indicate that small group art therapy had a positive effect on reducing cultural adaptation stress in married immigrant women expressing maladjustment to Korean culture. In the Person in the Rain (PITR) drawing tests, they showed changes in stress, coping resources, and coping abilities. Secondly, small group art therapy had a positive impact on improving marital satisfaction in married immigrant women expressing maladjustment to Korean culture. The Kinetic Family Drawing (KFD) tests showed changes of conversations and interactions among family members. Thirdly, upon examining qualitative changes, group members visually expressed internal anxiety, leading to alleviation of emotional conflicts and psychological symptoms. Based on the above results, it is significant that small group art therapy suggests the possibility of being utilized as an early intervention program for reducing cultural adaptation stress and enhancing marital satisfaction in married immigrant women expressing maladjustment to Korean culture.

The effect of group art therapy on the stress coping ability of Chinese international students in South Korea: using the person-in-the-rain test.

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of group therapy on the stress coping skills of Chinese students in Korea using a pre-test post-test control group design. Thirty participants were randomly placed into an experimental group (EG; n = 15) and a control group (CG; n = 15). The EG completed eight 120-min sessions of group art therapy. The Person-in-the-Rain (PITR) drawing test was conducted with both groups before and after the EG completed art therapy. The test revealed that EG members demonstrated lower stress and significantly higher stress resources and coping abilities than the CG members after the intervention. The group art therapy program improved the EG participants' ability to deal with stress. This study's findings may offer insights useful for determining how best to provide psychological and emotional support to international students who have left their home countries and are continuing their academic journeys abroad.

Effect of Interactive Media-Based Music and Art Therapies on Reduction in PTSD Symptoms in Children and Adult Victims of Abduction

The aim of this study was to examine the impact of music and art therapies in reducing symptoms of PTSD among children and adults with abduction experiences in Nigeria. The study was a quasi-experiment with a pre-test, post-test and follow-up assessment design. The participants were divided into control (n = 107), music therapy (n = 108) and art therapy (n = 108) groups. The result of the ANCOVA analysis revealed no significant interactive effect of family happiness on the relationship between the interventions and reduction in PTSD symptoms, F(1,295)0.037 p = 0.848). However, there was a significant main effect of the treatment condition and PTSD scores of the participants at Times 1, 2, and 3, respectively F(1,295). 1640.756, p = 0.001). The degree of the relationship was assessed using partial eta squared, which yielded (ηp 2= 0.848). It was also found that music therapy was more effective in reducing PTSD symptoms in children, while art therapy was more effective in reducing PTSD in adults. The result of this study could be useful for psychologists and mental health experts who may be interested in designing and implementing interventions targeting children and adults with PTSD symptoms. The result also has implications for control mastery theory by showing that music and art therapies could be useful in helping adults and children gain control of their minds after exposure to traumatic events.

Evidence about art-based interventions for Indigenous people: a scoping review protocol

IntroductionIndigenous people experience a unique set of health inequalities and social determinants that can negatively affect their physical health, mental health and wellness. This critical state of affairs is compounded...

초등돌봄교실 아동의 정서조절 및 사회성 향상을 위한 ETC 기반 집단미술치료 사례연구

Objectives The purpose of this study is to examine the changes in emotional regulation ability and social skills im-provement of children using elementary school care classes during the ETC-based group art therapy process. Methods For this purpose, a program was created through literature research and supervision, and an art therapy program was conducted for a total of 10 sessions, 80 minutes per session, once a week with three early school-age children attending a local care class in P City, Gyeonggi-do. The results of analyzing the change pat-terns by session and stage of ETC-based group art therapy according to the components of emotion regulation and sociality by collecting institutional reports and interview data, session-specific observation logs, work data, and researchers' research logs are as follows. Results Through group art therapy based on ETC, children improved their ability to regulate their own emotions and understand the emotions of others, and positive changes were seen in appropriately managing the intensity of negative emotions, especially in angry or aggressive situations. . Positive changes in emotion regulation ability were confirmed. In addition, positive changes in social skills centered on interpersonal relationships, cooperation, and sociality were confirmed. Conclusions This study demonstrates that ETC-based group art therapy has a positive effect on improving emo-tional regulation and social skills of children using elementary school care classes, and is expected to provide use-ful guidelines for designing and implementing children's emotional regulation and social development programs.

Developing online group art psychotherapy for children with long-term health conditions

ABSTRACT Background: Paediatric long-term physical health conditions such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis can have a significant impact on the mental health and well-being of children and their families. Arts-based therapies have been shown to have a beneficial effect for this group. Aims: The aim of the study was to develop an online group art therapy intervention for children with long-term physical health conditions. Methods: The process of developing the intervention was informed by guidelines for the development of complex interventions and comprised four key stages: (1) an expert development process, (2) formation of a stakeholder group and (3) decision-making team, (4) identification of relevant literature and use of existing theories/a theoretical model. Results: The GAIN (Group Art Therapy Intervention for communicating Needs of children with long-term conditions) was developed. GAIN comprises a treatment manual, six 90-minute online sessions for children (age 8–11 years) and six 30-minute parent-led home sessions. Conclusions: Next steps are to evaluate the GAIN in a feasibility study. Implications for practice/policy/future research: The intervention has potential to benefit children and their families; it offers a psychosocial approach for integration with medical care of paediatric long-term physical health conditions and aligns with NHS England’s focus on supported self-management of healthcare.