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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
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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
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How come?
Why I chose this re se arch:
Impact on clinicians une xplore d
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Lots of re se arch clie nt be ne fit
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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 :
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● 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)
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reduced efficiency and potential mistakes
harmful to clie nts
● Art therapy can re duce burnout and improve workplace well -being
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Creativity as tool for emotional processing
● Normalize s de ve lopme nt for ne w art the rapists
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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
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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)
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Conce pt of "El Due nde " and its the rape utic implications in art the rapy
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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
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Re pre se nts e lusive and profound inspiration in art the rapy
Literature Review: El Duende
Chen and O'Sullivan's (2023) Study
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Exploration of an occupational the rapist's journe y toward de ve loping an art the rapist ide ntity
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Discusse d challe nge s and insights in transitioning to art the rapy
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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
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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)
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Introduce s El Due nde as a guiding
principle in art the rapy
Study by Atici (2015)
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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)
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Inve stigate d profe ssional ide ntity de ve lopme nt among midwife ry stude nts during clinical
place me nts
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Highlighte d the significance of clinical place me nts in shaping future midwive s' pe rce ptions and
role s
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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
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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
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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)
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Profe ssional ide ntity de ve lopme nt of counse lors-in-training during a school inte rnship program
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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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Supe rvision
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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
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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)
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Discove ring The ore tical Orie ntation
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Utilizing The ore tical Orie ntation
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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Explore s historical and the ore tical foundations of art the rapy
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Historical and The ore tical Unde rpinnings
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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
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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
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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)
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Application of Donald Supe r's Care e r De ve lopme nt The ory
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Applicability of Supe r's The ory
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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Profe ssional Ide ntity & Burnout Pre ve ntion
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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
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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
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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
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Unde rstanding Counte rtransfe re nce
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Navigating Transfe re nce and Counte rtransfe re nce
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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
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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
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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
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Transfe re nce in Care giving
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Counte rtransfe re nce in Care giving
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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
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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
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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"
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Insights from "The Wounde d He ale r" on Art The rapy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The rapist's Se lf-Exploration in Art The rapy
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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
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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
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Emphasis on e motional de pth and spontane ity in art-base d supe rvision
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Symbolize s profound inspiration and e motional de pth
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Visual Narrative of Practicum
Expe rie nce
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Re fle cts transformative e xpe rie nce
of transitioning into clinical role
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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
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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
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Visual Narrative of Se cond
Se me ste r Inte rnship
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Using El Due nde for Visual
Re fle ction
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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
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Figure 3 re fle cts re se arche r's journe y with El
Due nde during practicum
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Photograph of comple te d El Due nde portrait se rve s
as powe rful visual re pre se ntation of inte rnal
landscape
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Visual Re pre se ntation of Inte rnal Landscape
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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
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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
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Visual Narrative of First Inte rnship
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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
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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
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Transfe re nce in El Due nde Artworks
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Figure 4 provide s cle ar e xample s of transfe re nce
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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
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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
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highlighting re ciprocal nature of the rape utic re lationship and impact of pe rsonal e xpe rie nce s on
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Countertransference
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Manife stations of Counte rtransfe re nce
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Example from Figure 4: Bolde d “I he ar you”
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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
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Impact of Re se arche r's Pe rsonal Expe rie nce s
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Exploration of counte rtransfe re nce unde rscore s importance of the rapist se lf-aware ne ss and
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Re cognizing and proce ssing counte rtransfe re nce re actions
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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
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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
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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
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El Due nde de picts re se arche r's e xpe rie nce s with burnout
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Visual Me taphors for Burnout
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Insight from Color Choice s
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Comple xitie s of Emotional Landscape
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Insight into e motional toll of clinical practice and challe nge s of training
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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
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Be ne fits of Supe rvision
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Supe rvision se rve s as source of re assurance and e ncourage me nt during challe nging pe riods,
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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
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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
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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
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Figure 3: Inte rnship Phase
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Figure s 1 and 3 se rve as visual re pre se ntations of e volving the rapist ide ntity
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Unde rstanding the rapist ide ntity de ve lopme nt e sse ntial in art the rapy training
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Emphasize s importance of re fle ctive practice and inte gration of pe rsonal and profe ssional
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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.
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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
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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?
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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
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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,
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How come?
Why I chose this re se arch:
Impact on clinicians une xplore d
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Lots of re se arch clie nt be ne fit
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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
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● Ke y are as of inve stigation
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● Empowe r e me rging clinicians and
e nhance se lf-care for me ntal
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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)
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reduced efficiency and potential mistakes
harmful to clie nts
● Art therapy can re duce burnout and improve workplace well -being
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Creativity as tool for emotional processing
● Normalize s de ve lopme nt for ne w art the rapists
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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
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El Due nde
Prof. ID De ve lopme nt
The rapist ID De ve lopme nt
Art The rapy / Prof. ID
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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)
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Conce pt of "El Due nde " and its the rape utic implications in art the rapy
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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
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Re pre se nts e lusive and profound inspiration in art the rapy
Literature Review: El Duende
Chen and O'Sullivan's (2023) Study
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Exploration of an occupational the rapist's journe y toward de ve loping an art the rapist ide ntity
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Discusse d challe nge s and insights in transitioning to art the rapy
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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
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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)
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Introduce s El Due nde as a guiding
principle in art the rapy
Study by Atici (2015)
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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)
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Inve stigate d profe ssional ide ntity de ve lopme nt among midwife ry stude nts during clinical
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Highlighte d the significance of clinical place me nts in shaping future midwive s' pe rce ptions and
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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
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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
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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)
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Dire ct involve me nt in school counse ling activitie s e nhance s se nse of compe te nce and
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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
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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
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profe ssional ide ntity de ve lopme nt
transformative impact of hands-on
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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Inte rnship e xpe rie nce s, supe rvision, stre ss manage me nt, se lf-care , and the ore tical orie ntation
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Literature Review: Art Therapy / Prof. ID Development
Handbook by Gussak and Rosal (2016)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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Enhance s job satisfaction & he althcare quality
Literature Review: Transference & Countertransference
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Evolution of transfe re nce conce pt
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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
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Evolution from hindrance to valuable clinical information
Re cognition as a tool for unde rstanding patie nt's unconscious proce sse s
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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
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Transfe re nce in Care giving
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Counte rtransfe re nce in Care giving
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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
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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
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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"
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Insights from "The Wounde d He ale r" on Art The rapy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The rapist's Se lf-Exploration in Art The rapy
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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
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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
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Emphasis on e motional de pth and spontane ity in art-base d supe rvision
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Symbolize s profound inspiration and e motional de pth
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Visual Narrative of Practicum
Expe rie nce
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Re fle cts transformative e xpe rie nce
of transitioning into clinical role
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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
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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
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Visual Narrative of Se cond
Se me ste r Inte rnship
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Using El Due nde for Visual
Re fle ction
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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
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Figure 3 re fle cts re se arche r's journe y with El
Due nde during practicum
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Photograph of comple te d El Due nde portrait se rve s
as powe rful visual re pre se ntation of inte rnal
landscape
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Visual Re pre se ntation of Inte rnal Landscape
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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
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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
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Visual Narrative of First Inte rnship
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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
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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
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Transfe re nce in El Due nde Artworks
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Figure 4 provide s cle ar e xample s of transfe re nce
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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
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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
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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
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Manife stations of Counte rtransfe re nce
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Example from Figure 4: Bolde d “I he ar you”
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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
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Impact of Re se arche r's Pe rsonal Expe rie nce s
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Comple x Inte rplay in The rape utic Encounte r
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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
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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
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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
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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
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El Due nde de picts re se arche r's e xpe rie nce s with burnout
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Visual Me taphors for Burnout
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Insight from Color Choice s
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Comple xitie s of Emotional Landscape
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Implications for Me ntal He alth Profe ssionals
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Insight into e motional toll of clinical practice and challe nge s of training
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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
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Be ne fits of Supe rvision
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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
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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
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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
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Figure 1: Practicum Phase
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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
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Figure 3: Inte rnship Phase
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Figure s 1 and 3 se rve as visual re pre se ntations of e volving the rapist ide ntity
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Unde rstanding the rapist ide ntity de ve lopme nt e sse ntial in art the rapy training
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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
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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
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Re se arch:
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Limitations
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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
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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?
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