On September 12, 2001, the Techniques in Art Therapy class in the art therapy program at Albertus Magnus College met at its normal Wednesday evening time. This article describes the class session through the words and images of several class members who found the class useful in their own process of beginning to deal with the attacks and their…

Assembles information about theories of child art into conceptual basis related to interpretation of children's art. General overview of nine theories or models of child art (naive realism, recapitulation, personality, developmental, intellectualist, haptic-visual, perceptual development, perception-delineation model, and author's synthesis) gives…

Traces historical roots of creation of first art therapy licensure bill to be written and entered into state legislative system. Explains concept development, writing of legislation, how bill was introduced, transformation and evolution to omnibus bill, and factors pertinent to passing of legislation during 1993 New Mexico Legislative Session.…

Focuses on Diagnostic Drawing Series (DDS), standardized art therapy evaluation tool that combines art therapy's attention to materials, task, and process with research methodology of social sciences. Describes DDS, its administration, and its usefulness in clinical practice in context of structural approach which can be taught effectively to…

Describes the strategies used in a practice of art therapy on the pediatric unit of a large, teaching hospital for children, illustrating points with case material. Strategies include assessment rounds to evaluate which children could benefit from art therapy, stressing staff communications, and circumventing problems resulting from illness which…

The tree drawings of 80 subjects, who were diagnosed with either multiple personality disorder, schizophrenia, or major depression, and a control group, were rated. Patterns were examined and graphs were used to depict results. Certain features were found to distinguish each category. The descriptive statistical findings were both consistent and…

Being culturally sensitive to African American clients dictates that therapists understand the bond among blacks of various social-ecological backgrounds. Discusses some of the fundamental distinctions between African Americans and black West Indian clients, including differences in familial relationships, nuances of language usage, and the…

Discusses elements of Native American Indian healing process and significance of arts in therapy. Until recently, most traditional healing practices were illegal in the United States. It is imperative that counselors and educators become aware of the role of arts in Native healing. Implications for counselors and educators are highlighted. (CRR)

Responds to two articles previously published in the "Journal of Poetry Therapy": Michael De Maria on poetry and child abuse, and Vin Rosenthal on the haiku psychotherapist. Discusses art expression with respect to the element of choice of medium, and notes implications for the process and outcome of therapy. (SR)

Adolescents who have suffered the trauma of incest or rape often search for inner resolution amidst a society that can be more rejecting than comforting. Therapists need to be aware of issues specific to this population, as well as societal influences that impact recovery. Describes the components of an adolescent art therapy group for female…

A decrease in the average stay in mental health programs has changed the delivery of art therapy services. Article presents strategies for utilizing six prestructured art elements (magazine pictures, magazine words, photocopied images, cut and torn paper, traced shapes, and partial drawings) as a means of addressing these trends. Treatment sources…

Examines and compares assimilation and multiculturalism from an art therapy perspective. Clarifies some of the difficulties faced by art therapists, and seeks to understand the barriers which hinder the ability to accept variety and differences in the art room. Proposes that art therapists actively use their artistic nature to embrace diversity in…

The Potomac Art Therapy Association (PATA) conducted a survey of its members' involvement in and attitudes toward research. Two factors were found to contribute to art therapists' hesitancy to pursue research: (1) a lack of training; and (2) statistics and mathematics. Discusses PATA's initiatives to promote research. (Author/JDM)

Examines whether art therapy is a profession or an idea by exploring the differences implied by the words "profession" and "idea" and comparing them with the author's experiences as a art therapist. Specifically examines this question in light of the prevalent and distinguishing characteristics of those in the profession. (Author/MKA)

After the World Trade Center terrorist attacks on 9/11/01, New York's art therapy community found itself faced with difficult political, professional, and emotional challenges. As volunteerism across this country responded to the need for assistance, many New York art therapists were on the front lines of a wounded and frightened city while…