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Spirituality and art therapy

Doyle, Christine (2001) Spirituality and art therapy. [Graduate Projects (Non-thesis)] (Unpublished)

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This paper reports the findings of a heuristic inquiry into the relationship between spirituality and art therapy. The data presented in this research paper have been gathered from three primary sources, including appropriate literary works, personal material from the author's immersion in her own experience of spirituality and art therapy, and, thirdly, the words and images shared by four art therapists, as well as the author, in response to the question, "How have you encountered spirituality in art therapy?" The findings indicate that, in keeping with the longtime secularization of the mental health system, the art therapy community is hesitating to introduce explicit spiritual discourse into its training and practice. Nevertheless, the findings suggest that explicit spiritual discourse is possible and worthwhile, at least amongst art therapists on a one-to-one basis. An argument is made that spiritual discourse can play an important role in facilitating the spiritual healing and growth of art therapy clients, particularly as it serves a meaning making function. The art therapy community is encouraged to continue making space for spiritual discourse, particularly as a self-reflective process, with the ultimate intention of better serving clients.

Divisions:Concordia University > Faculty of Fine Arts > Creative Arts Therapies
Item Type:Graduate Projects (Non-thesis)
Authors:Doyle, Christine
Pagination:vi, 91 leaves : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Institution:Concordia University
Degree Name:M.A.
Program:Creative Arts Therapies (Art Therapy Option)
Date:2001
Thesis Supervisor(s):Tanguay, Denise
ID Code:2399
Deposited By: Concordia University Library
Deposited On:27 Aug 2009 17:28
Last Modified:07 Feb 2019 20:31
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