The psychopathology of everyday art: a quantitative Study - World ...

Insight New perception of the patient's problems through
representation of self.
Transfer of skill - Transfer of learning from one area to another. Thus patient
may paint angry feelings and explore visually possibilities
of containment which may be used practically later.
Communication By visual presentation things patient finds difficult to say,
increasing understanding through image.
No explanation Author assumes agreement or no offer of explanation.
5. Any four benefits derived from art, for the patient, where the author mentioned
these kind of words:
Expression of feelings - cathartic expression of feelings, representation of
the unconscious, psychic energy, expression of
trauma, self expression and projection.
Development of a skill - social benefits, practical confidence through skill,
problem solving strategies, self mastery, creative
skill, record of progress (for the therapist).
Communication Cuts through verbal defences, diagnostic,
verbal/visual bridge, promotes understanding (of
the patient) and support.
Self awareness self documenting, reality testing, promotes insight,
promotes body awareness, male/female issues,
cognitive gain.
Symptom Relief healing, resolution of conflict, reduction in anxiety,
promotes growth, remission of illness.
Relationship - counter/transference, nonthreatening, friendly,
alliance.
6. Against - Observations of negative effect on the patient or the therapist.
Resistance by patient, limitations of patient, withdrawal or
confrontation.
Therapist limitation - Method too powerful, limitations of the therapist,
individual theory, projective guesses, respect for
patient's interpretations.
Standards Low status of art therapy.
Patient approach Structure of the session wrong, aggression, frivolity
and setting wrong.
5 scales to categorise commonalities in 67 case studies with primary benefit of
expression of feelings; papers report illustrations of the images drawn by the client
with some demographic and diagnostic information.
Descriptive information: Age: adolescent (under 18); adult (18+ below 60);old (over 60)
Sex: male, female, mixed (group). Diagnosis - as impressionistic studies.
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