The Pros And Cons Of Group Art Therapy

Anticipated results and limitations As mentioned above, this eight-week module of group art therapy plan is designed for children at risk population to increase their self-esteem, to develop communication skills, and to develop a positive sense of self and others. Since the population are young children, they might not be able to understand the concept of art therapy and how the process works. Therefore, enjoyableness is considered as the priority in order to engage clients in the art process; this also help clients’ healthy socialization. The art directives introduced in the plan focused on positive aspects, rather than addressing their problems, thereby encouraging them to be aware of their strengths. The group activities including discussion and presentation will help client develop trust. Clients’ performance in classroom, where they spend most of time other than home, will be observed in order to trace the effect of group art therapy. The number of fight with peers and being placed out can be measurable targets for client’s socialization skills. The ritual, beginning with a discussion about the theme of an art directive, would inspire and remind them the rules of art therapy group thus maintain cohesive group art therapy sessions. Giving a title

The degree of its influence vary depending on an individual. In order to get benefit from this therapy plan, the degrees of risks that each individual experienced should be considered. For example, if only one of group members had experience of child abuse while others grows up in a normal home environment, the one needs more specialized therapy. This therapy plan might useful for children who has at least supportive home environment. In order to elicit positive results from this plan, an intake interview with a client’s parent or caregiver should be conducted when forms a