This article presents the author's experiences of practicing as an art therapist with a visible disability working alongside disabled art therapy participants in two settings--one that operates from the social model of disability and the other from the medical model of disability. Based on autoethnographic research, the author describes community…

Focuses on group dynamics of multiethnic peoples interacting with installation sculpture by Jean Dubuffet. Identifies those dynamics that become activated when responding to an aesthetic stimulus. Considers resulting behaviors within ethological/phenomenological framework and applied to practice of art therapy. (NB)

Briefly discusses how art therapists can best serve Native American populations. Sees contemporary Native Americans as product of both dominant culture and indigenous culture. Identifies ethical and professional issues that should be addressed with Native American clients. Highlights traditional healing, ethical and professional considerations,…

Presents literature review of specific cross-cultural therapeutic principles to be considered during art therapy. Defines how barriers such as language, diagnostic errors, and others may influence treatment and possibly contribute to client's early termination of treatment. Considers use of art materials and gives attention to products and/or…

Discusses importance of addressing culture, values, and aesthetics in training of art therapists. Illustrates how students can be guided to discover and examine influence which culture has on their own and others' perceptions of different modes of artistic expression. Contends that newly gained sensibility can give direction to students'…

In this narrative, the author relates her experiences as an art therapist of color, and describes the impact of cultural beliefs and values on her life from childhood, through education, and into the workplace. She contends that incidents of conflicts between cultures in the community, in education, and in the workplace reflect the continuing need…