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Why Art Therapy Can Help:
A Heuristic Inquiry on the Neuroscientific
Basis for Physical and Emotional Healing
from Negative Life Events and Trauma
Through Art Therapy
Presented by Shawn Shannon-Missal
April 23, 2024
Purpose
Statement
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TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
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Justification
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Terms
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Literature Review
Mindfulness: Awareness + acceptance of one’s experiences
MBAT: Promotes positive psychological + physical health
Combining expressive arts w/mindfulness promotes engagement in the present moment → resulting
in: attention/emotion regulation + body awareness
Provides a sense of control + directs attention away from symptoms. (Bettencourt & Newland, 2020)
More effective at reducing negative moods than mere venting. (Rankanen et al., 2022)
Statistically significant positive effects on anxiety, depression, fatigue (Kimport and Hartzell, 2015) and
fear, anger. (Isis et al., 2023)
Cancer patients → statistically significant fewer symptoms. (Monti et al., 2006)
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
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Literature Review
Therapeutic Burnout: Vicarious + secondary trauma → emotional
exhaustion = occupational burnout. (Delgadillo et al., 2018)
Ethical Responsibility for Maintaining Wellness: Mental health affects how
we think/feel/act
ACA CoE → Responsibility to monitor for impairment → ethical
obligation (American Counseling Association, Code of Ethics, 2014)
4/23/2024
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Literature Review
Trauma + the Therapeutic Value of Creating Art:
Negative Life Events (NLEs): Natl Center for PTSD → LEC-5 →
psychological, physiological, + behavioral changes. (Faust et al., 2021)
Stress: 3 types = routine, sudden negative, traumatic → can be acute or
chronic → cognitive, emotional, physical, behavioral. (Yarp, 2021)
Trauma: DSM-5 / 4 cats = intrusion/re-experiencing, avoidance of
reminders/triggers, negative alteration in cognition/moods, + alteration
in arousal/reactivity → somatic event affecting mind + body
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
7
Literature Review
The ETC:
visual information processing +
expression of increasing
complexity. (Lusebrink, 2016)
ETC provides a structure to
investigate the neurological
mechanisms at work when
utilizing various artistic mediums
and examine the ensuing
process of creativity. (Lusebrink
& Hinz, 2016)
The brain processes sensory
information in a bottom-up
hierarchical way. (Fuster, 2003)
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
8
Literature Review
Creativity + Happiness:
Happiness = evaluating the satisfaction one has in their life →
happiness/well-being/physical health
Well-being has also been related to creativity. (Tan et al., 2021)
Creativity = relationship between well-being + creativity is
reciprocal. (Tan & Qu, 2014)
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
9
Literature Review
PTSD + Art Therapy: overstimulation of limbic system (Malchiodi, 2021)→ dissociated
fragments → prevent/delay formation of coherent trauma narrative (Howie, 2016) =
difficult to treat with talk therapy alone → cortisol levels tested with art therapy →
reduction in levels. (Kaimal et al., 2016)
Writing as Therapy: journaling = known to alleviate symptoms. (Baikie & Wilhelm, 2005)
Working with Clay: self-soothing properties = self-regulation. (Stuckey & Noble, 2010)
Bilateral Artmaking: engages both sides of the brain = self-regulation, (Malchiodi, 2021)
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
10
Literature Review
Neurological Testing on the Benefits of Creativity:
Current research = quantitatively measuring subjective states. (King et al., 2019)
Neurobiological changes studied:
Salivary markers of immune function (Collier, Wayment, & Birkett, 2016; Kaimal, Ray,
& Muniz, 2016)
Heart rate variability -HRV (Haiblum-Itskovitch, Czamanski-Cohen, & Galili, 2018)
Electroencephalography – EEG (Belkofer et al., 2014; King, 2017; Kruk, Aravich,
Deaver, & deBeus, 2014)
Functional magnetic resonance imaging – fMRI (Walker, Stamper, Nathan, & Riedy,
2018)
Functional near-infrared spectroscopy - fNRIS (Kaimal et al., 2017)
Biology can change as a result of art therapy interventions. (King et al. 2019)
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
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Literature Review
Neurological Testing on the Benefits of Creativity:
The Brain + Art Therapy: Left brain = calculation/competition
(McGilchrist, 2009) → Right brain = compassion/spontaneity →
integration of both sides necessary for balance
Mirror neurons = clients gain more insight when they observe the
therapist modeling a process. (Franklin, 2010)
Neuroplasticity = physiological changes the brain undergoes
when learning/processing emotional stimuli. (Tamietto et al., 2012)
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
12
Project
NLE#1: Residual Vomiting
from Chemotherapy
NLE#2: Managing Stress While
Dealing with Daughter’s
Mental Health + Subsequent
Substance Use
NLE#3: Managing PTSD Symptoms
Related to Being My Mother’s
Caretaker at the End of Her Life
Limitations
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Areas for future
exploration
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Final Thoughts
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▪
▪
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
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QUESTIONS?
4/23/2024
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A Heuristic Inquiry on the Neuroscientific
Basis for Physical and Emotional Healing
from Negative Life Events and Trauma
Through Art Therapy
Presented by Shawn Shannon-Missal
April 23, 2024
Purpose
Statement
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
2
Justification
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
3
Terms
▪
▪
▪
▪
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
4
Literature Review
Mindfulness: Awareness + acceptance of one’s experiences
MBAT: Promotes positive psychological + physical health
Combining expressive arts w/mindfulness promotes engagement in the present moment → resulting
in: attention/emotion regulation + body awareness
Provides a sense of control + directs attention away from symptoms. (Bettencourt & Newland, 2020)
More effective at reducing negative moods than mere venting. (Rankanen et al., 2022)
Statistically significant positive effects on anxiety, depression, fatigue (Kimport and Hartzell, 2015) and
fear, anger. (Isis et al., 2023)
Cancer patients → statistically significant fewer symptoms. (Monti et al., 2006)
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
5
Literature Review
Therapeutic Burnout: Vicarious + secondary trauma → emotional
exhaustion = occupational burnout. (Delgadillo et al., 2018)
Ethical Responsibility for Maintaining Wellness: Mental health affects how
we think/feel/act
ACA CoE → Responsibility to monitor for impairment → ethical
obligation (American Counseling Association, Code of Ethics, 2014)
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
6
Literature Review
Trauma + the Therapeutic Value of Creating Art:
Negative Life Events (NLEs): Natl Center for PTSD → LEC-5 →
psychological, physiological, + behavioral changes. (Faust et al., 2021)
Stress: 3 types = routine, sudden negative, traumatic → can be acute or
chronic → cognitive, emotional, physical, behavioral. (Yarp, 2021)
Trauma: DSM-5 / 4 cats = intrusion/re-experiencing, avoidance of
reminders/triggers, negative alteration in cognition/moods, + alteration
in arousal/reactivity → somatic event affecting mind + body
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
7
Literature Review
The ETC:
visual information processing +
expression of increasing
complexity. (Lusebrink, 2016)
ETC provides a structure to
investigate the neurological
mechanisms at work when
utilizing various artistic mediums
and examine the ensuing
process of creativity. (Lusebrink
& Hinz, 2016)
The brain processes sensory
information in a bottom-up
hierarchical way. (Fuster, 2003)
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
8
Literature Review
Creativity + Happiness:
Happiness = evaluating the satisfaction one has in their life →
happiness/well-being/physical health
Well-being has also been related to creativity. (Tan et al., 2021)
Creativity = relationship between well-being + creativity is
reciprocal. (Tan & Qu, 2014)
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
9
Literature Review
PTSD + Art Therapy: overstimulation of limbic system (Malchiodi, 2021)→ dissociated
fragments → prevent/delay formation of coherent trauma narrative (Howie, 2016) =
difficult to treat with talk therapy alone → cortisol levels tested with art therapy →
reduction in levels. (Kaimal et al., 2016)
Writing as Therapy: journaling = known to alleviate symptoms. (Baikie & Wilhelm, 2005)
Working with Clay: self-soothing properties = self-regulation. (Stuckey & Noble, 2010)
Bilateral Artmaking: engages both sides of the brain = self-regulation, (Malchiodi, 2021)
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
10
Literature Review
Neurological Testing on the Benefits of Creativity:
Current research = quantitatively measuring subjective states. (King et al., 2019)
Neurobiological changes studied:
Salivary markers of immune function (Collier, Wayment, & Birkett, 2016; Kaimal, Ray,
& Muniz, 2016)
Heart rate variability -HRV (Haiblum-Itskovitch, Czamanski-Cohen, & Galili, 2018)
Electroencephalography – EEG (Belkofer et al., 2014; King, 2017; Kruk, Aravich,
Deaver, & deBeus, 2014)
Functional magnetic resonance imaging – fMRI (Walker, Stamper, Nathan, & Riedy,
2018)
Functional near-infrared spectroscopy - fNRIS (Kaimal et al., 2017)
Biology can change as a result of art therapy interventions. (King et al. 2019)
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
11
Literature Review
Neurological Testing on the Benefits of Creativity:
The Brain + Art Therapy: Left brain = calculation/competition
(McGilchrist, 2009) → Right brain = compassion/spontaneity →
integration of both sides necessary for balance
Mirror neurons = clients gain more insight when they observe the
therapist modeling a process. (Franklin, 2010)
Neuroplasticity = physiological changes the brain undergoes
when learning/processing emotional stimuli. (Tamietto et al., 2012)
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
12
Project
NLE#1: Residual Vomiting
from Chemotherapy
NLE#2: Managing Stress While
Dealing with Daughter’s
Mental Health + Subsequent
Substance Use
NLE#3: Managing PTSD Symptoms
Related to Being My Mother’s
Caretaker at the End of Her Life
Limitations
▪
▪
▪
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
17
Areas for future
exploration
▪
▪
▪
▪
Final Thoughts
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
19
QUESTIONS?
4/23/2024
TRAUMA + ART THERAPY
20