Recommendations When Shifting Gears to Running Online Groups Using Creative Expressive Activities (Recommandations pour le changement vers la gestion de groupes en ligne à l’aide d’activités expressives créatives)

McBride, Dawn Lorraine; Worrall, Alyson

doi:10.1080/26907240.2021.1943956

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“…The present study revealed that the fast adaptation necessitated by the pandemic and lockdown generated feelings of uncertainty often followed by resiliency. Although studies conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the efficacy of telehealth with specific issues or circumstances [10][11][12][13][14], only one survey focused on art therapists' experiences while offering art therapy online [3]. The purpose of the present study was to add to the literature describing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on art therapy practice.…”

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“…The pandemic significantly increased professional interest in telehealth with many studies conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrating its efficacy with specific groups of clients and outpatient individual practice [10][11][12][13][14]. One survey of art therapists practicing in the UK focused on therapists' feelings of safety while offering art therapy online and their strategies for managing risks while providing telehealth art therapy [2].…”

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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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