Group art therapy in a Methadone Clinic Lobby

Virshup, Evelyn

doi:10.1016/0740-5472(85)90045-5

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“…Even with training, treatment for sexual abuse and substance abuse is difficult for several reasons, particularly in a time-limited environment. Virshup (1985) concluded that drug addicts are frequently non-verbal and therefore difficult to treat with talk therapy. Coupled with a history of sexual abuse, a lack of trust on the part of the client may make initiation of treatment difficult.…”

Section: Treatment Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Photography as a therapeutic tool for substance abuse clients who have a history of sexual abuse

Graf

2002

Couns and Psychother Res

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Symptoms of sexual abuse among persons in substance abuse treatment facilities may be difficult to recognise since presenting symptoms frequently mirror those associated with substance abuse. Additionally, treatment may be difficult due to a lack of previous verbal processing and shared negative defence mechanisms that are resistant to traditional talking therapy. The use of photography is presented here as a method of treatment initiation and exploration for substance abuse clients who have a history of sexual abuse. The paper reviews rationale, advantages, current applications and practitioner concerns associated with the use of photography as a therapeutic tool.

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Photography as a therapeutic tool for substance abuse clients who have a history of sexual abuse

Graf

2002

Couns and Psychother Res

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“…The art therapy process can increase problem-solving capabilities, facilitate self-awareness, and increase self-esteem (Moore, 1983;Virshup, 1985), while encouraging active participation in treatment. Emphasis is on more productively managing high-risk situations and reinforcing motivation for behavior change.…”

Section: Journal Of Social Work Practice In the Addictionsmentioning

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Integrating Art Therapy Methodology in Brief Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults

Matto¹

2002

Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions

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Decades of drug addiction research and clinical work have underscored the need for multifaceted and comprehensive treatment responses in order to sufficiently address the varied needs of individuals struggling with addiction. One valuable treatment component that can be incorporated into traditional treatment protocols to expand the comprehensive nature of treatment response is art therapy. A conceptual framework is presented, detailing the integrative opportunities and benefits of including an art therapy component to short-term hospitalbased inpatient substance abuse treatment programs. A creative arts component can be particularly beneficial for brief inpatient programs, where the client population is diverse, in crisis, and at high-risk for relapse; and where clinicians need to obtain comprehensive client information from multiple sources in a short amount of time. Art therapy methodology can provide a mechanism for collecting such collateral information for assessment purposes, can be employed to facilitate therapeutic change, and is used to track and document client progress and clinical change over time. Practice guidelines and specific treatment techniques are presented through short case examples.

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Art Therapy and Substance Abuse

Schmanke¹

2015

The Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy

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Group art therapy in a Methadone Clinic Lobby

Cited by 7 publications

References 10 publications

Photography as a therapeutic tool for substance abuse clients who have a history of sexual abuse

Photography as a therapeutic tool for substance abuse clients who have a history of sexual abuse

Integrating Art Therapy Methodology in Brief Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults

Art Therapy and Substance Abuse

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