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A Structured Observation Framework for Evaluating Clients’ Inner Change During and After Art Therapy

Holmqvist, Gärd and Lundqvist-Persson, Cristina LU (2024) In Art Therapy 41(2). p.56-64
Abstract

In order to provide clinical utility for research of how art therapists perceive clients’ inner change, the authors created a structured observational framework. This note-taking and assessment consist of five themes and sub-themes: Therapeutic Alliance, Creating, Affect-Awareness, Self-Awareness, and Ego-Strength. The framework was designed to be clinically-friendly, adaptable to various settings, and assist communication with both patients and relevant healthcare professionals.

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Art therapy, emotional development, inner change, observational framework
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Art Therapy
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41
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2
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9 pages
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Taylor & Francis
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  • scopus:85169165727
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0742-1656
DOI
10.1080/07421656.2023.2240681
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English
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