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Self-Disclosure Through the use of Small Objects: A Theoretical Study on the Influence of Using Projective Tools with Adolescents with Symptoms of Anxiety

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Self-Disclosure Through the use of Small Objects: A Theoretical Study on the Influence of Using Projective Tools with Adolescents with Symptoms of Anxiety

Lamey, Matraça (2017) Self-Disclosure Through the use of Small Objects: A Theoretical Study on the Influence of Using Projective Tools with Adolescents with Symptoms of Anxiety. [Graduate Projects (Non-thesis)] (Unpublished)

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Abstract

This theoretical research paper looks at the influence of small objects as a potential projective tool for helping with self-disclosure for adolescents with symptoms of anxiety. While there has been research on the use of small objects as projective tools with children and some adults with pathological or psychological difficulties, there is a gap in the literature pertaining to its use and influence on self-disclosure for adolescents with anxiety. The purpose of the study is to explore how the use of small objects as projective tools might influence an anxious adolescent’s process of self-disclosure in a therapeutic setting. Through a synthesis of existing literature the research looks to bridge and merge research findings to consolidate information gathered into cohesive data.

Divisions:Concordia University > Faculty of Fine Arts > Creative Arts Therapies
Item Type:Graduate Projects (Non-thesis)
Authors:Lamey, Matraça
Institution:Concordia University
Degree Name:M.A.
Program:Creative Arts Therapies (Drama Therapy Option)
Date:21 August 2017
Keywords:Drama Therapy, adolescents, anxiety, projection, projective tools, small objects
ID Code:982824
Deposited By: Matraca Lamey
Deposited On:30 Aug 2017 21:34
Last Modified:18 Jan 2018 17:55

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