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

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13 22y. male<br />

Violence and<br />

substance abuse<br />

14 institutionalised<br />

retardates: 30y. male<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>ound quadriplegic;<br />

10y. female, severe;<br />

27y. male, mild<br />

16 4 16-25y. males<br />

Autistic<br />

17 17y. male black Mild<br />

Retardation<br />

18 3 males 22y., 29y.,<br />

32y. Retarded.<br />

progressed further than other<br />

approaches<br />

combined cognitive behavioral<br />

and expressive therapy.<br />

combined <strong>art</strong> modalities not<br />

psychoanalytical.<br />

providing open, accepting,<br />

respecting atmosphere for<br />

expression. Subjects progressed<br />

from inhibition to spontaneity<br />

and from overactivity to self<br />

control<br />

Drawing/painting self issues.<br />

Subject demonstrated improved<br />

functioning and more successful<br />

negotiation <strong>of</strong> the behaviour<br />

mod system<br />

358<br />

perceived situation<br />

Goal to alter self-image <strong>of</strong> violent<br />

patients helps develop alternative<br />

response patterns<br />

p<strong>art</strong>icipation changes subject's<br />

perception <strong>of</strong> internal control by<br />

providing opportunity express or<br />

reflect on inner perceptions and<br />

feelings<br />

both processes reflected underlying<br />

growth in self confidence and<br />

autonomy. Reflected commonality in<br />

all human beings<br />

S achieved a sense <strong>of</strong> mastery through<br />

<strong>art</strong>, resulting in praise and<br />

encouragement improved self-esteem,<br />

supported ego-building, reorganisation<br />

and improved behaviour<br />

Opportunity for creativity environment values divergent<br />

thinking, subjects considered rigid and<br />

concrete thinkers successfully engage<br />

in creative process, no rewards/punish<br />

and natural interactions<br />

Supportive<br />

emotionally<br />

Supportive<br />

emotionally<br />

supportive<br />

emotionally<br />

supportive -<br />

opportunity for<br />

creative<br />

interaction<br />

supportive<br />

opportunity for<br />

creative<br />

interaction

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