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Malhotra, Bani; Gussak, David E. – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2021
Non-confrontative interventions for those with sexual offenses are grounded in reflexivity, rooted in empathy, and established in a secure therapeutic alliance to address complex treatment needs. This case study describes "The Journey," a strength-based art therapy approach. Upon reflection, four concepts emerged: seeking change, being…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Criminals, Sexual Abuse
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Malhotra, Bani; Gussak, David E. – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2023
This practice paper demonstrates an art therapy session that revealed the internalized monstrous and demonic identities amongst those who have sexually offended. Several of the participants represented their shadow-self as: (1) nebulous demonic self-representations, (2) internalized monstrous selves as hurtful or uncontrolled, or (3) a dichotomy…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Self Concept, Sexual Abuse, Criminals
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Chen, Danielle Tidwell; Gussak, David E. – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2023
To examine the complex layers of those who are multi-racial/ethnic/cultured, the mixed-identity of the first author -- an art therapy doctoral student -- is first deconstructed, followed by the delineation of systemic and historical contexts. This viewpoint further examines how the therapists' multiple identity[ies] informs and intersects with…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Doctoral Students, Self Concept, Multiracial Persons
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Barlow, Casey; Soape, Evie; Gussak, David E.; Schubarth, Anna – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2022
In January 2020, a new state-wide art therapy in prisons program was established to bring art therapy to youth offenders in four prisons to help mitigate obstacles to their education, such as emotional dysregulation, behavioral issues, and cognitive difficulties. Shortly thereafter COVID-19 halted regular programming. In a system where…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Correctional Institutions, Institutionalized Persons, COVID-19
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Gussak, David E. – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2000
This essay explores a view of professions, invisible colleges, disciplines, and the diffusion of ideas. This discussion leads to the author's opinion that art therapy is a discipline around ideas, while art therapists are professionals. (Author/MKA)
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Diffusion (Communication), Professional Recognition
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Gussak, David E.; Nyce, James M. – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 1999
Outlines how computers provide a transactional space in the art therapy process and how they can be used to support the interpersonal work that characterizes art therapy. Argues that therapists need to develop a strategy to work with software developers and designers to help them understand what is needed in the art therapy field. (Author/MKA)
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Computers, Counselor Role, Counselor Training
Gussak, David E.; Orr, Penelope – Art Therapy Journal of the American Art Therapy Assoc, 2005
This report addresses several educators' attempts to prepare their students for entering the "real" art therapy world. Two important components necessary to prepare students for entering the professional arenas are introduced: the need to translate theory into practice and the ability to communicate and negotiate with other helping professionals.…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Ethics, Theory Practice Relationship, Employment Interviews
Orr, Penelope P.; Gussak, David E. – Art Therapy Journal of the American Art Therapy Assoc, 2005
The purpose of art therapy supervision in an educational setting has traditionally been seen as an opportunity to help interns adjust to and learn from their placement sites, understand their clients, develop an understanding of themselves in relation to their work, and translate theory into practice (Dye & Borders, 1990; Hawkins & Shoret, 1989;…
Descriptors: Systems Approach, Supervision, Art Therapy, Information Theory