A Heuristic Inquiry Exploring Professional Growth and De ve lopme nt in Art The rapy Through Conte nt Analysis of Re sponse Art Pre se nte d by: Jane lle Te dmon Pe nnsylvania We ste rn Unive rsity Profe ssor Tre adon Presentation Orde r ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● How Come ? Purpose State me nt Re se arch Que stions Justification Ke y Words Lite rature Re vie w Me thodology Re sults Discussion Que stions, Comme nts, Conce rns ● How come? Why I chose this re se arch: Impact on clinicians une xplore d ○ Lots of re se arch clie nt be ne fit ○ ○ imposte r syndrome ove rlap be twe e n pe rsonal and profe ssional life *Coping with big life change s and rapid de ve lopme nt ● Art the rapy influe nce s clinician we ll-be ing and profe ssional practice ● Ke y are as of inve stigation include : ○ ● Empowe r e me rging clinicians and e nhance se lf-care for me ntal he alth care provide rs Purpose Statement The fie ld of clinical psychology and me ntal he alth the rapy continually e volve s, with a growing re cognition of the importance of holistic and cre ative approache s to he aling. Art the rapy, in particular, has e me rge d as a promising approach/ for both clie nts and the rapists. Research Questions ● How doe s art the rapy impact clinicians and aspiring clinicians? ● How can se lf-re fle ction through art facilitate growth and re duce the pote ntial for burnout? Justification ● Inve stigate s transformative impact of art the rapy on de ve loping art the rapists ● se lf-aware ne ss, knowle dge acquisition, coping, and re silie nce ● Ne arly 60% of human services, first re sponde rs, and e ducational worke rs experience burnout (APA, 20 22) ○ ○ reduced efficiency and potential mistakes harmful to clie nts ● Art therapy can re duce burnout and improve workplace well -being ○ Creativity as tool for emotional processing ● Normalize s de ve lopme nt for ne w art the rapists ○ Enhances self-care for therapists , foste ring e mpathy and conne ction Key Terms Art therapy . Art the rapy is a form of psychotherapy that utilizes the creative process of making art to improve me ntal and e motional well -being. It e nable s individuals to explore their feelings, manage symptoms, and develop self -awareness and coping skills through artistic expression unde r the guidance of a traine d art the rapist. Reflective art or response art. Re fle ctive or re sponse art, in the conte xt of art the rapy, re fe rs to the creation of visual or artistic representations by clie nts in response to their thoughts, emotions, or experiences. It se rve s as a me ans for individuals to externalize and explore their inner world , facilitating se lf-re fle ction and communication within the the rape utic proce ss. El Duende. In the conte xt of a single-surface art process, "El Due nde " re pre se nts a spontane ous and de e ply e motional state of artistic inspiration whe re an artist creates an intense, authentic, and soulful connection to their innermost feelings . It ofte n re sults in a powe rful and moving artwork that re fle cts the artist's raw emotional expression. Key Terms (continued) Self-reflection. Se lf-re fle ction is the process of examining and conte mplating one's thoughts, emotions, experiences, and actions in a de libe rate and introspe ctive manne r. It involve s a deep and mindful exploration of one 's inne r se lf to gain insight, self -awareness, and a be tte r unde rstanding of one 's be lie fs, value s, and pe rsonal growth. Transference. Transfe re nce is the unconscious process of projecting feelings , attitude s, and e xpe rie nce s from past re lationships onto a therapist or othe r individuals in a the rape utic conte xt. Countertransference. Counte rtransfe re nce is the therapist's emotional response and subjective reactions , ofte n unconscious, towards a client, which may be influe nce d by the the rapist's unre solve d issue s, e xpe rie nce s, or fe e lings. Literature Re vie w ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● El Due nde Prof. ID De ve lopme nt The rapist ID De ve lopme nt Art The rapy / Prof. ID De ve lopme nt Se lf Exploration / Prof. ID De ve lopme nt Transfe re nce and Counte rtransfe re nce Se lf Exploration / Art The rapy El Due nde / Art The rapy Literature Review: El Duende Study by Miller (2021) ● Conce pt of "El Due nde " and its the rape utic implications in art the rapy ○ ○ ● Focus on the de pth of e motional e ngage me nt and spontane ity in cre ative e xpre ssion Roote d in Spanish and Andalusian culture Associate d with inte nse e motional e xpre ssion, particularly in music and dance ○ Re pre se nts e lusive and profound inspiration in art the rapy Literature Review: El Duende Chen and O'Sullivan's (2023) Study ● Exploration of an occupational the rapist's journe y toward de ve loping an art the rapist ide ntity ○ ● Discusse d challe nge s and insights in transitioning to art the rapy ○ ● Transformative nature of the El Due nde One -Canvas Proce ss Painting me thod Importance of se lf-e xploration and cre ative e xpre ssion ○ ● Utilize d the El Due nde One -Canvas Proce ss Painting me thod for se lf-inquiry Builds unde rstanding intrinsic motivations, value s, and aspirations as an art the rapist Provide s pote ntially inspiring narrative s for profe ssionals transitioning be twe e n the rape utic discipline s Literature Review: El Duende Study by Miller (2021) ● Introduce s El Due nde as a guiding principle in art the rapy Study by Atici (2015) ● ● De monstrate s El Due nde ’s practical application in profe ssional ide ntity de ve lopme nt Transformative powe r of cre ative e xpre ssion and se lf-inquiry in the rape utic practice Literature Review: Professional Identity Development Study by Sun, Wang, and Xu (2022) ● Inve stigate d profe ssional ide ntity de ve lopme nt among midwife ry stude nts during clinical place me nts ○ ● Highlighte d the significance of clinical place me nts in shaping future midwive s' pe rce ptions and role s ○ ● Hands-on practice , me ntorship, and e xposure to re al-world situations e nhance confide nce and compe te nce Importance of stude nts' re fle ctions and se lf-aware ne ss in inte grating the ore tical knowle dge into practical se ttings ○ ● Focuse d on e xpe rie nce s, challe nge s, and proce sse s of profe ssional de ve lopme nt pivotal in profe ssional ide ntity de ve lopme nt Importance of Supportive Le arning Environme nts ○ ○ ○ Positive inte ractions with me ntors and pe e rs Constructive fe e dback contribute s significantly to profe ssional de ve lopme nt Foste r a se nse of be longing and he lp inte rnalize role s as midwive s Literature Review: Professional Identity Development Study by Atici (2015) ● Profe ssional ide ntity de ve lopme nt of counse lors-in-training during a school inte rnship program ○ ○ ● Dire ct involve me nt in school counse ling activitie s e nhance s se nse of compe te nce and profe ssional se lf-conce pt ○ ● Explore d e xpe rie nce s, challe nge s, and transformative aspe cts of profe ssional de ve lopme nt Significance of inte rnship program in shaping future counse lors' profe ssional ide ntity Bridge be twe e n the ore tical knowle dge and practical application e mphasize d Me aningful inte ractions with e xpe rie nce d supe rvisors and me ntors ○ ○ Foste r inte rnalization of profe ssional value s and e thical standards Significant impact on traine e s' se lf-confide nce and profe ssional growth Literature Review: Professional Identity Development Study by Sun, Wang, and Xu (2022) ● ● ● ● provide s insights into midwife ry stude nts' profe ssional ide ntity de ve lopme nt transformative impact of hands-on e xpe rie nce s and me ntorship Unde rscore d the role of re fle ction and supportive e nvironme nts in be coming proficie nt midwive s Implications for improving he althcare e ducation and pre paration of future midwife ry profe ssionals Study by Atici (2015) ● ● ● contribute s to unde rstanding profe ssional ide ntity de ve lopme nt in counse lors-intraining Emphasize d the importance of e xpe rie ntial le arning and supportive re lationships Implications for improving counse lor e ducation and training Literature Review: Therapist Identity Development Book by Baird and Mollen (2019) ● ● Explore s inte rnship classe s, supe rvision, stre ss manage me nt, and se lf-care in the rapist ide ntity de ve lopme nt Inte rnship Classe s and Pe e r Groups ○ ○ ○ ● Supe rvision ○ ○ ○ ● Crucial for profe ssional de ve lopme nt Provide space for inte raction, re fle ction, and skill e nhance me nt Opportunitie s for pe e r support and dive rse pe rspe ctive s Foste rs compe te nce , e thical aware ne ss, and se lf-re fle ction Structure d frame work for e xploring clinical e xpe rie nce s and re ce iving guidance Supports de e pe r insights into the rape utic approache s and pe rsonal growth Stre ss Manage me nt and Se lf-Care ○ ○ ○ Vital for maintaining we ll-be ing and sustaining the rapist ide ntity Effe ctive strate gie s to navigate e motional de mands and pre ve nt burnout Ensure s alignme nt of we ll-be ing with profe ssional ide ntity Literature Review: Therapist Identity Development Halbur and Halbur (2019) ● Discove ring The ore tical Orie ntation ○ ○ ● Utilizing The ore tical Orie ntation ○ ○ ○ ● Significance of se lf-discove ry in forming the rapist ide ntity Exploration of be lie fs, value s, and biase s influe ncing pe rspe ctive on human be havior Guide s e ffe ctive practice and clinical de cision-making Shape s the rape utic re lationship, inte rve ntions, and asse ssme nt strate gie s Emphasize s fle xibility and inte gration tailore d to clie nt ne e ds Inte gration into The rapist Ide ntity ○ ○ ○ Ongoing proce ss of e mbracing chose n approach Be come s a le ns for unde rstanding clie nts' e xpe rie nce s Foste rs confide nce and consiste ncy in clinical practice Literature Review: Therapist Identity Development Book by Baird and Mollen (2019) & Halbur and Halbur (2019) ● ● Provide insights into the rapist ide ntity de ve lopme nt Inte rnship e xpe rie nce s, supe rvision, stre ss manage me nt, se lf-care , and the ore tical orie ntation ○ e nhancing compe te nce , e thical aware ne ss, and ove rall we ll-be ing in the he lping profe ssions Literature Review: Art Therapy / Prof. ID Development Handbook by Gussak and Rosal (2016) ● Explore s historical and the ore tical foundations of art the rapy ○ ● Historical and The ore tical Unde rpinnings ○ ○ ● Unde rstanding pione e rs and foundational conce pts shape s art the rapists' ide ntity Conne cts with the le gacy of the fie ld, instilling a se nse of continuity and purpose Inte gration within Inte rdisciplinary Se ttings ○ ○ ● Provide s insights into the e volution and inte gration of art the rapy within inte rdisciplinary se ttings Collaboration with othe r he althcare and the rape utic discipline s Exposure to dive rse pe rspe ctive s e nriche s unde rstanding and e ncourage s adaptability Ongoing Ide ntity De ve lopme nt ○ ○ Influe nce d by inte rdisciplinary practice and historical/the ore tical foundations Characte rize d by adaptability, inte gration, and commitme nt to holistic care Literature Review: Art Therapy / Prof. ID Development Study by Orkibi (2013) ● Application of Donald Supe r's Care e r De ve lopme nt The ory ○ ● Applicability of Supe r's The ory ○ ○ ● Exploration of profe ssional ide ntitie s through cre ative e xpre ssion and the rape utic te chnique s Inte gration of passion for art with e volving unde rstanding of future role s Role of Supe rvision and Me ntorship ○ ○ ● Focus on profe ssional ide ntity de ve lopme nt in Cre ative Arts The rapie s, spe cifically art the rapy Significance of clinical place me nts and guidance from e xpe rie nce d profe ssionals Foste rs de ve lopme nt of the rape utic compe te nce and profe ssional se lf-conce pt Enhance s unde rstanding of profe ssional ide ntity de ve lopme nt in art the rapy ○ ○ Highlights challe nge s and opportunitie s for art the rapy stude nts Emphasize s the importance of clinical e xpe rie nce s and me ntorship in nurturing future art the rapists Literature Review: Self Exploration / Prof. ID Development Intervention by Gregory, Menser, and Gregory (2018) ● ● Focuse s on improving physician we ll-be ing through an organizational approach Conne ctions be twe e n profe ssional ide ntity de ve lopme nt and burnout pre ve ntion ○ ○ ○ ● Profe ssional Ide ntity & Burnout Pre ve ntion ○ ○ ● De e pe ning unde rstanding of role s and re sponsibilitie s stre ngthe ns profe ssional ide ntity Include s clinical compe te ncie s, value s, mission, and commitme nt to patie nt care Provide s purpose and fulfillme nt, buffe ring against burnout Se lf-e xploration ke y to re cognizing burnout signs Strong ide ntity foste rs re silie nce , re duce s burnout risk Organizational Inte rve ntions ○ ○ Incorporating ide ntity de ve lopme nt improve s physician we ll-be ing Enhance s job satisfaction & he althcare quality Literature Review: Transference & Countertransference Orr (1954) historical overview ● ● ● ● Transfe re nce : Unconscious re dire ction of fe e lings, attitude s, and re lational patte rns Psychoanalytic origins, trace d from Fre ud Evolution of transfe re nce conce pt The rapist's Challe nge : Confronting Transfe re nce ● Unde rstanding Counte rtransfe re nce ● Navigating Transfe re nce and Counte rtransfe re nce ○ ○ ○ ○ The rapist's re actions, biase s, and pe rsonal history Proje ction of patie nt's fe e lings and e xpe ctations Prompts e xploration of e motional re sponse s and inte rpe rsonal patte rns Fundame ntal aspe ct of the rapist ide ntity de ve lopme nt ○ ○ ○ Evolution from hindrance to valuable clinical information Re cognition as a tool for unde rstanding patie nt's unconscious proce sse s Inte gral aspe ct of the rape utic e nde avor ○ ○ ○ Esse ntial e le me nts in the rapist ide ntity de ve lopme nt Ongoing proce ss of se lf-discove ry and se lf-aware ne ss Re le vance in shaping clinical practice Literature Review: Transference & Countertransference Reda, Mollica, and Smink's (2022) Book ● Transfe re nce in Care giving ○ ○ ○ ● Counte rtransfe re nce in Care giving ○ ○ ○ ● Emotional re actions and re sponse s of care give rs to patie nts Acknowle dgme nt and addre ssing for de e pe r insights Offe ring more e mpathe tic and e ffe ctive care The "Wounde d He ale r" Conce pt in Care giving ○ ○ ● Unconscious re dire ction of e motions onto care give rs Source of challe nge and insight Navigating patie nt's e motional ne e ds while maintaining boundarie s Significance of transfe re nce and counte rtransfe re nce Navigating comple xitie s of e motional worlds for compassionate care Transfe re nce and Counte rtransfe re nce in Care giving ○ ○ ○ Emphasis on significance within care give r-patie nt re lationship Aware ne ss for navigating e motional comple xitie s Foste ring pe rsonal and profe ssional growth in care givin Literature Review: Transference & Countertransference Orr (1954) historical overview ● History of transfe re nce & counte rtransfe re nce ● How to navigate ● Be ne fits & drawbacks Reda, Mollica, and Smink's (2022) Book ● Transfe re nce and Counte rtransfe re nce in Care giving ● Emphasis on significance within care give rpatie nt re lationship ● Aware ne ss for navigating e motional comple xitie s ● Foste ring pe rsonal and profe ssional growth in care giving Literature Review: Self Exploration / Art Therapy Reda, Mollica, and Smink's (2022) Book ● Se lf-e xploration in care giving de picte d in "The Wounde d He ale r" ○ ○ ● Insights from "The Wounde d He ale r" on Art The rapy ○ ○ ○ ● Diving into inne r e xpe rie nce s and unre solve d issue s Proce ssing e motions in safe , non-ve rbal manne r Outle t for e motional re le ase and insight, contributing to e motional re silie nce Transforming Pain into Empathy ○ ○ ○ ● Coping me chanism for e motionally charge d situations Unde rstanding vulne rabilitie s, stre ngths, and pe rsonal historie s Exploration of "wounde d he ale r" conce pt Empowe rme nt through se lf-e xploration and art the rapy Turning wounds and traumas into source s of conne ction and e mpathy Art The rapy as Expre ssive Psychothe rapy ○ ○ ○ Engage me nt in cre ative proce sse s for e motional e xpre ssion Unique ave nue for se lf-e xploration and he aling Acce ssing comple x e motions, me morie s, and narrative s Literature Review: Self Exploration / Art Therapy Shin, Choi, and Park's (2016) Study ● ● Narrative inquiry into mothe r-child art the rapy e xpe rie nce Platform for se lf-e xploration for both clie nts and the rapists ○ ● The rapist's Se lf-Exploration in Art The rapy ○ ○ ○ ● Be lie f in cre ative proce ss for e motional he aling and insight Traditionally facilitators, the rapists e ngage in se lf-discove ry Mutual journe y of e xploration with clie nts Transformative pote ntial for the rapists in artistic proce ss Insights from The rapist's Participation ○ ○ ○ Gain insights into inne r e xpe rie nce s, re actions, and e motional re sponse s Enhancing the rapist's se lf-aware ne ss and unde rstanding Highlighting transformative pote ntial of art the rapy for the rapist Literature Review: El Duende / Art Therapy Miller and Robb's (2017) research ● Emphasis on e motional de pth and spontane ity in art-base d supe rvision ○ ● Symbolize s profound inspiration and e motional de pth ○ ○ ● Harne ssing through cre ative e xpre ssion in the rapy Foste rs transformative e xpe rie nce s for clie nts and the rapists Transformative Phase s in El Due nde Proce ss Painting ○ ○ ○ ● ● ● Tool for pe rsonal and profe ssional growth in art the rapy Exploration within art-base d supe rvision Navigating rich e motional te rrain of the rapy work Role of El Due nde in guiding transformative e xpe rie nce s Shift towards e mbracing e motional and intuitive aspe cts Enhancing the rapist's se lf-aware ne ss and e motional re sonance Applications in Clinical Practice ○ ○ ○ Enriching the rape utic re lationship with clie nts Advancing unde rstanding of El Due nde 's role in art the rapy Invitation for furthe r e xploration in supe rvision and training Conclusions from Literature Review ● Se lf-re fle ction, "El Due nde ," transfe re nce , and counte rtransfe re nce shape the rapists' journe ys ● Eme rging profe ssionals e ngage in se lf-re fle ction to e nhance se lf-aware ne ss and clinical skills ● Unde rstanding "El Due nde " e sse ntial for harne ssing transformative pote ntial of art the rapy ● Aware ne ss of transfe re nce and counte rtransfe re nce dynamics e mpowe rs the rapists in the rape utic re lationships ● Significance of the se factors unde rscore s ne e d for ongoing se lf-e xploration and profe ssional de ve lopme nt Methodology Re se arch Proce ss The following se ction will discuss the re se arch proce ss use d ove r 2 se me ste rs. Methodology ● Primary Subje ct ○ ○ ○ Re se arche r as primary subje ct, an e me rging art the rapist Ble nd of pe rsonal and profe ssional attribute s Journe y towards he aling through art the rapy ● Re se arch De sign ○ ○ ○ Unde rstanding subje ctive e xpe rie nce s and e motional re sponse s Incorporating both quantitative and qualitative e le me nts Active contribution to two El Due nde s ove r two 10 we e k pe riods ■ Practicum & Inte rnship 1 Methodology Continued ● Qualitative Re se arch and He uristic Inquiry ○ ○ ○ Inte rpre tive le ns for e xploring subje ctive phe nome na Prioritize s re se arche r's e ngage me nt and introspe ction Frame work for e xploring se lf-re fle ction through El Due nde ● Importance of Qualitative Re se arch and He uristic Inquiry ○ ○ ○ Move be yond supe rficial obse rvations Illuminate e lusive aspe cts of human e xpe rie nce Offe r nuance d insights into the impact of art the rapy on pe rsonal and profe ssional de ve lopme nt Methodology Continued ● Data Colle ction ○ ○ ○ Docume nting modifications or additions in re sponse to impactful se ssions De scriptions of e motional state s be fore and afte r alte rations The matic analysis of re fle ctive data and e motional shifts ● Data Analysis ○ ○ ○ The matic analysis to uncove r re curring patte rns and e motional impacts Statistical analysis of quantitative data on e motional state s Compre he nsion of e motional re sponse s and re asons for modifications Heuristic Inquiry My Journe y The following se ction will dive into the re sults of re se arch conducte d ove r 2 se me ste rs. The El Duendes Figure 1 ● Visual Narrative of Practicum Expe rie nce ○ ● Re fle cts transformative e xpe rie nce of transitioning into clinical role ○ ● Figure 1 pre se nts a story-like visual narrative Capture s progre ssion of artwork, symbolizing de ve lopme ntal journe y Utilizing El Due nde for Visual Re fle ction ○ ○ ○ ○ Se rve s as tangible re pre se ntation of inte rnal landscape Tracks e motional journe y throughout practicum se me ste r Exte rnalize s and conte xtualize s growth traje ctory Facilitate s de e pe r unde rstanding of impact of e xpe rie nce s on pe rsonal and profe ssional de ve lopme nt Figure 2 ● Visual Narrative of Se cond Se me ste r Inte rnship ○ ○ ● Using El Due nde for Visual Re fle ction ○ ● Re fle cts ongoing de ve lopme nt amidst incre ase d re sponsibilitie s and clie nt inte raction Illustrate s progre ssion de picting e volving e xpe rie nce s and inte rnal landscape capture s se nse of de ve lopme nt and growth mixe d with incre ase d stre ss Articulate s e xpe rie nce s through me dium of El Due nde Figure 3 ● Figure 3 re fle cts re se arche r's journe y with El Due nde during practicum ○ Photograph of comple te d El Due nde portrait se rve s as powe rful visual re pre se ntation of inte rnal landscape ● Visual Re pre se ntation of Inte rnal Landscape ● Te stame nts to re se arche r's re silie nce and capacity for he aling Emotional and Psychological Te rrain Docume nte d words provide insight into re se arche r's journe y ● ● ○ ○ ● Evide nce of pain and re silie nce amidst growth and transition ■ Band-aids and te ars symbolize struggle s and challe nge s face d "journe y, growth, challe nge s, e xhaustion, stre ss, re lie f, de ve lopme nt, knowle dge " ■ Highlight multiface te d nature of e xpe rie nce s, e ncompassing trials and triumphs Puzzle patte rn adds laye r of symbolism, re pre se nting comple tion and inte gration of various pie ce s of e xpe rie nce Figure 4 ● Visual Narrative of First Inte rnship ○ ○ ● ● ● Re curring symbols hint at cyclical nature of challe nge s in clinical practice Contrast in colors e mphasize s te nsion be twe e n comfort and stre ss Docume nte d words provide insight into multiface te d nature of re se arche r's inte rnal dialogue and e motional landscape ○ ● Emotional uphe avals and pe rsonal transitions during re se arche r's first inte rnship De picts inte rnal turmoil, e vide nce of anxie ty and sadne ss amidst transition “fatigue , re lie f, ne w chapte rs, anxie ty, change , uncontrollable , grate ful, inne r pe ace ” Re minde r of re silie nce , courage , and capacity for growth amidst e ve r-changing landscape of profe ssional de ve lopme nt The El Duendes Transference ● Transfe re nce in El Due nde Artworks ○ ● Figure 4 provide s cle ar e xample s of transfe re nce ○ ● ○ ● symbols dire ctly mirror re se arche r's e xpe rie nce s inte rtwine d with those of he r clie nts ■ hair twisting & re pe tition of e ye s (share d anxie ty) ■ rings & crosse d finge rs (fe e lings about marriage & re lationships) Impact of Re se arche r's Circumstance s ○ ● Symbols re fle cting re se arche r's thoughts and fe e lings afte r challe nging clie nt se ssions Mothe r's hospitalization due to life -changing ne ck injury ■ like ly influe nce inte ractions with clie nts, le ading to he ighte ne d e mpathy and e motional re sonance Visual Re pre se ntation of Inte rnal Landscape Artwork se rve s as visual re pre se ntation of re se arche r's inte rnal landscape , capturing ove rlap be twe e n pe rsonal e xpe rie nce s, e motions, and the rape utic e ncounte rs Through symbolism in El Due nde , transfe re nce e me rge s ○ highlighting re ciprocal nature of the rape utic re lationship and impact of pe rsonal e xpe rie nce s on the rape utic proce ss Countertransference ● Manife stations of Counte rtransfe re nce ○ ○ Example from Figure 4: Bolde d “I he ar you” ■ inte rnal te nsion or frustration, mirroring e motional re sponse s to challe nging the rape utic e ncounte rs Re curring image ry like tangle d line s or sploshe d paint ■ re fle ct re se arche r's inne r turmoil, influe ncing the rape utic proce ss inadve rte ntly ● Impact of Re se arche r's Pe rsonal Expe rie nce s ● Comple x Inte rplay in The rape utic Encounte r ● Exploration of counte rtransfe re nce unde rscore s importance of the rapist se lf-aware ne ss and e motional re gulation in clinical practice Re cognizing and proce ssing counte rtransfe re nce re actions ● ○ ○ Like ly pe rme ate d inte ractions with clie nts Clie nts may have se nse d re se arche r's e motional distre ss ■ Shifts in the rape utic alliance or change s in the rape utic e nvironme nt ○ ○ Highlighting the rapist's dual role as profe ssional guide and human be ing in e motional landscape Importance of The rapist Se lf-Aware ne ss ○ ○ Enhance s ability to provide e mpathe tic and attune d care Foste ring e nvironme nt de dicate d to clie nt growth and he aling The El Duendes Burnout ● El Due nde de picts re se arche r's e xpe rie nce s with burnout ● Visual Me taphors for Burnout ● Insight from Color Choice s ● Comple xitie s of Emotional Landscape ● Implications for Me ntal He alth Profe ssionals ○ Insight into e motional toll of clinical practice and challe nge s of training ○ Figure ■ ■ ■ ○ ○ ○ 2: Spackle d puzzle line s visual me taphor for re se arche r's fe e lings of ove rwhe lm and fragme ntation Sugge sts se nse of disconne ction or disarray Struggle to inte grate aspe cts of e xpe rie nce s and e motions Figure 4: Dominance of dark hue s and dull tone s ■ He avine ss and e motional we ight ■ Darkne ss may symbolize e motional state (sadne ss, anxie ty, unce rtainty) Contrast (light and dark) ■ inte rnal struggle s and comple xitie s of e motional landscape ■ Use of color se rve s as visual re pre se ntation of the impact of prolonge d stre ss and e motional strain El Due nde artworks de pict e motional comple xitie s and challe nge s of clinical practice ■ Highlights importance of se lf-care and support me chanisms in mitigating burnout ■ Emphasize incre ase d aware ne ss and proactive strate gie s to addre ss we ll-be ing of me ntal he alth profe ssionals ■ Promote sustainable practice s in the fie ld Impact of Supervision ● Be ne fits of Supe rvision ○ ○ ○ ● Supe rvision se rve s as source of re assurance and e ncourage me nt during challe nging pe riods, pre ve nting re se arche r from fe e ling hope le ss or ove rwhe lme d ○ ○ ● ● Guidance , fe e dback, and validation from e xpe rie nce d clinicians ■ He lp navigate unce rtaintie s and comple xitie s of psychothe rapy practice Nonjudgme ntal and confide ntial e nvironme nt ■ Ope n discussion of e xpe rie nce s, proce ssing difficult e motions, and gaining pe rspe ctive on the rape utic e ncounte rs Support during Challe nging Time s Re fle ctive and Collaborative Nature Conte xtualize e xpe rie nce s, ide ntify are as for growth, and de ve lop e ffe ctive coping strate gie s Foste rs se nse of conne ction and be longing within community of pe e rs and me ntors, e nhancing re silie nce and confide nce in navigating de mands of clinical practice Profound Impact ○ ○ Offe ring safe and supportive space for re fle ction and growth Evide nce d in the comple tion of the El Due nde ■ Finishe d pie ce , ne ve r gave up Therapist Identity ● Figure 1: Practicum Phase ○ ○ ○ Insight into e arly stage s of the rapist ide ntity de ve lopme nt Chaotic and fragme nte d composition ■ Initial e xpe rie nce s and challe nge s working with clie nts Evide nce of rapid characte r de ve lopme nt, fragme nte d unde rstanding, and inte gration of the rape utic conce pts and skills ● Figure 3: Inte rnship Phase ● Figure s 1 and 3 se rve as visual re pre se ntations of e volving the rapist ide ntity ● Unde rstanding the rapist ide ntity de ve lopme nt e sse ntial in art the rapy training ● Emphasize s importance of re fle ctive practice and inte gration of pe rsonal and profe ssional e xpe rie nce s in shaping the rapist ide ntity ○ ○ ○ ○ More cohe sive and natural de ve lopme nt of the rapist ide ntity Unifie d composition te lls cohe sive and cohe re nt story ■ Symbolizing journe y towards inte grate d and mature the rapist ide ntity ■ Highe r le ve l of confide nce ■ Growth and de ve lopme nt throughout inte rnship phase Insights into transformative journe y through art the rapy training ■ Contrast be twe e n chaotic fragme ntation and cohe sive narrative ● Indicate s progre ssion and growth in the rapist ide ntity de ve lopme nt Artworks provide tangible e vide nce of growth and maturation Discussion What’s ne xt? The following se ction will re cap the findings, discuss limitations, and are as for furthe r re se arch. Discussion ● Re se arch: ○ ○ ○ ○ ● Limitations ○ ○ ○ ● Tracks the journe y of art the rapy traine e ■ El Due nde & docume nte d words use d to gauge pe rsonal and profe ssional growth De monstrate s comple xitie s of se lf-e xpre ssion, e motional e xploration, and clinical practice Contribute s to unde rstanding transformative pote ntial of art the rapy in psychothe rapy training Implie s practicing art the rapy aids in foste ring se lf-aware ne ss, e motional re gulation, and coping skills among traine e s Subje ctive inte rpre tation Small sample size Backward-looking nature Are as for Furthe r Re se arch ○ ○ Explore factors such as ■ Effe ctive ne ss of art the rapy inte rve ntions ■ Impact on de ve loping clinician’s se lf-care practice s ■ Impact on traine e s in othe r the rapy modalitie s Longitudinal de signs and large r sample s ■ Incre ase robustne ss and ge ne ralizability of findings Questions? Comme nts & Conce rns? References Allen, P. B. (1995). 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