COVID-19 transforms art therapy services in the Arabian Gulf

Carlier, Natalia Gómez; Powell, Sara M.; El-Halawani, Mariam; Dixon, Max; Weber, Alan S.

doi:10.1080/17454832.2020.1845759

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confidence: 74%

“…The current literature acknowledged similar benefits to those found in the current study [29,33]. An additional benefit noted was the discovery that online therapy reduced the stigmatization of clients by their families [29]. For some art therapy clients, improved communication skills resulted from participation in an online art therapy group [32].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 69%

“…The literature related to the changes brought on by the pandemic reflects the obstacles faced by practitioners transitioning to telehealth art therapy. Technology was found to be a challenge in a number of studies [3,10,[28][29][30][31]. Some authors cited lack of familiarity with telehealth and telehealth technology as being particularly difficult [28,31].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Telehealth increases access for clients with mobility and geographic challenges. Increased access to services was an unforeseen advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic [29,33]. Telehealth reduces costs for both clients and therapists.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Course of COVID: How the Pandemic Changed Art Therapy Practice

Sharpe¹,

Hinz²

2023

OBM Integr Complement Med

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This study explored how the global COVID-19 pandemic changed the ways in which art therapists use art in their therapeutic practice. Art has repeatedly been linked to healing in a variety of settings, but generally art therapists have been accustomed to conducting therapy sessions in person. Prior to the pandemic most art therapists preferred in-person sessions for a variety of therapeutic reasons. Although there are clearly downsides to meeting remotely, there have been unforeseen advantages, as well. The present study surveyed 74 art therapists from around the world to understand the changes to art therapy practice that occurred during and after COVID-19. A selection of nine individuals participated in follow-up interviews to clarify and amplify survey findings. Changes to art therapeutic practices, as well as the challenges and benefits of conducting art remotely were highlighted in quantitative and qualitative data analyses. Qualitative data analysis highlighted art therapists’ creativity and resilience in adapting their practices to the new telehealth format. Telehealth practices initiated by the COVID-19 pandemic are here to stay. This study generated a list of practical suggestions for working effectively with art therapy clients at a distance. Future research should focus on creating best practice guidelines for art therapists who will continue to provide online therapy services.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 74%