When people come together in community to practice critical inquiry, they develop a capacity to see, reflect, and become subjects of their own development. This article describes arts-based participatory action research in partnership with a nongovernmental organization in Central America. Creative art therapy was culturally adapted and practiced…

Presents an archetypal teaching model that contemplates research as a contemporary form of an ancient hunting and gathering tradition. Argues that admonishing art therapists to engage in research creates an unintended consequence of identification with powerlessness as a primary motivation for expanding the knowledge of the profession. (MKA)

Drawing from a dialogue between an advisor and thesis student, identifies a postmodern worldview among artists and students coming into the field of art therapy. Identifies art therapy as a postmodern form of socially responsive art and suggests the need for art therapy education to provide flexible learning environments. (Contains 25 references.)…