The Tongue as a Graphic Symbol of Sexual Abuse.

Drachnik, Cay

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ERIC Number: EJ502665

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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The Tongue as a Graphic Symbol of Sexual Abuse.

Drachnik, Cay

Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, v11 n1 p58-61 1994

Traces history of protruding tongue from ancient times to present in attempt to explain tongue's appearance in drawings of children who have been sexually abused. Includes informal study of tongue symbol in art expressions of children who have experienced sexual molestation. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Art Therapy, Child Abuse, Children, Childrens Art, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Sexual Abuse, Symbolism

Publication Type: Reports - General; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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