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Taking focus : a case study of photography used in an art therapy group for adolescent girls diagnosed with anorexia nervosa

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Taking focus : a case study of photography used in an art therapy group for adolescent girls diagnosed with anorexia nervosa

Newman, Jennifer J (2004) Taking focus : a case study of photography used in an art therapy group for adolescent girls diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. [Graduate Projects (Non-thesis)] (Unpublished)

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The following descriptive case study explores the use of photography in an art therapy group with adolescent girls diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The ten-session group occurred over a five-week period as part of a treatment plan at a Canadian metropolitan children's hospital. The efficacy of introducing photography as a creative tool into an art therapy group with this adolescent population, ages 12-17, is discussed through case descriptions, artwork and self-reports. How the photograph in art therapy enables communication of themes regarding identity, self-esteem, self-reflection and emotional expression is developed. Conclusions and recommendations for future groups and research are made.

Divisions:Concordia University > Faculty of Fine Arts > Creative Arts Therapies
Item Type:Graduate Projects (Non-thesis)
Authors:Newman, Jennifer J
Pagination:iv, 78 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm.
Institution:Concordia University
Degree Name:M.A.
Program:Creative Arts Therapies (Art Therapy Option)
Date:2004
Thesis Supervisor(s):Cooke, Sally
ID Code:8675
Deposited By: Concordia University Library
Deposited On:18 Aug 2011 18:32
Last Modified:05 Feb 2019 23:24
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