Chapter 12 Flashcards
coping technique of self expression and self awareness to help describe thoughts and feelings in a way that words cannot
art therapy
expressing oneselfs thoughts and feeling through non spoken or non literal expression
nonverbal expression
mental, emotional, and physical repercussions experienced after a very stressful experience
posttraumatic stress disorder
perceived inability to express oneself through creative expression
artistic roadblocks
how can art therapy be used as a coping technique to deal with stress
-it can strengthen the bonds of self communication
-in order to resolve stress, awareness of problems must occur before those steps are taken
what are the clinical uses of art therapy?
it helps patients express themselves when words fail to help continue the path of healing
what are the doodle symbols of agression?
dark, heavy lines
what are the doodle symbols of inner peace?
horizontal lines
what are the doodle symbols of happiness
soft, curvy lines
symbols of thoughts, feelings, perceptions
doodles
what do men tend to doodle?
geometric shapes
what do women tend to doodle?
soft, curvy lines
who was carl simonton?
a radiation oncologist
what did carl simonton do?
bridged the field of alternative and modern medicine
what does red represent?
passion/anger/compassion
