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ERIC Number: EJ1281637
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0742-1656
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Exhibition and Film about Miscarriage, Infertility, and Stillbirth: Art Therapy Implications
Andrus, Mary
Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, v37 n4 p169-176 2020
This study explored the therapeutic value of sharing artwork in a public exhibition called Bearing Witness by individuals who experienced trauma through stillbirth, infertility, or miscarriage. This qualitative study investigated the experiences of seven women who exhibited artwork about their losses or attended as witnesses. Results revealed that sharing artwork supported the trauma treatment process of reintegration and therapeutic benefits emerged from participation in a supportive community show. Before exhibiting the women felt isolated, during the exhibition they felt validated, and after exhibiting they made meaning. Participation reduced stigma, making visible the infrequently discussed topic of pregnancy loss and the research produced a film which serves as a method to impact social awareness and change.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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