Technology in Art Therapy: Ethical Challenges

Alders, Amanda; Beck, Liz; Allen, Pat B.; Mosinski, Barbara “Basia”

doi:10.1080/07421656.2011.622683

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“…Nevertheless, the need for technology training for art therapy students was acknowledged by students (Orr, 2006), and views on virtual technologies have been changing, highlighting the importance of "broadening definitions of art materials and contexts" (Kapitan, 2007, p. 51). In the current climate of COVID-19, the use of technology in art therapy has been recognized, drawing attention also to ethical and safety concerns in the operation of these media (Alders et al, 2011).…”

Section: Digital Artmaking and Vr In Art Therapymentioning

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Outcomes of Visual Self-Expression in Virtual Reality on Psychosocial Well-Being With the Inclusion of a Fragrance Stimulus: A Pilot Mixed-Methods Study

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AimsIn this pilot mixed-methods study, we examined the participants experiences of engaging in virtual drawing tasks and the impact of an olfactory stimulus (calming fragrance blend) on outcomes of affect, stress, self-efficacy, anxiety, creative agency, and well-being (satisfaction with life).MethodsThis study used a parallel mixed-methods, simple block randomization design. The study participants included 24 healthy adults aged 18 to 54 years, including 18 women and six men. The participants completed two 1-h immersive virtual art making sessions and were randomly assigned to receive either a fragrance or a non-fragrance condition for the first session. Quantitative (standardized self-report measures) and qualitative (open-ended survey responses and virtual artwork) datasets were collected concurrently and integrated during data analysis.ResultsThe quantitative results indicated that the fragrance condition demonstrated a significant reduction in negative affect (e.g., feeling hostile, jittery, upset, distressed, etc.), namely, reduced feelings of negativity when compared to the non-fragrance condition. A trend toward improvement in self-efficacy was also seen in the fragrance condition. No significant changes were found for fragrance or non-fragrance conditions for positive affect, anxiety, and creative agency. The qualitative findings included five themes related to art making experiences in virtual reality in both conditions: fun and joy; novelty of virtual media, experimentation, and play; relaxation and calm; learning curve; and physical discomfort and disorientation. Four themes were identified for virtual art content and visual qualities: nature imagery, references to memories and personal symbols, fantasy and play within imagery, and depiction of everyday objects.ConclusionsOverall, the participants reported positive responses to the novel virtual art making experiences which were further heightened by the inclusion of the fragrance stimulus for negative affect. These preliminary findings need to be replicated with larger sample sizes to confirm the outcomes and the trends that were seen in this pilot study. Further research is recommended to examine the differences between experiences of virtual and traditional art media and to examine different olfactory stimuli promoting focus and concentration.

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Section: Digital Artmaking and Vr In Art Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%

Outcomes of Visual Self-Expression in Virtual Reality on Psychosocial Well-Being With the Inclusion of a Fragrance Stimulus: A Pilot Mixed-Methods Study

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“…Therapists must protect both the paper and electronic documentation from sessions, and art therapists have the additional task of protecting image files of client artwork as well as the pieces themselves. Alders et al [4] recommended password protection and data encryption of client files, especially when using personal computers. Similarly, any live online sessions must use a program with appropriate data encryption to ensure that the audio or video feed is not accessible.…”

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“…Her familiarity with technology also led us to a discussion of my second consideration for art e-therapy (C2): what are the new parameters and boundaries? For example, we discussed the risks of downloading her image files to her computer or posting them to a web page [4]. We also decided on a convenient day of the week and time to conduct live e-therapy, and she indicated she was comfortable with the use of email as well as phone calls to communicate between sessions, upload manuals and homework assignments, etc.…”

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“…Their email should also not be accessed on personal laptops; the encrypted network of an agency or private practice using an at-work computer is preferable (C3). Alders et al [4] discussed the likelihood that personal laptops may be stolen or lost, and therefore should not be used to store client information if possible.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Clinical messaging is one of the most frequently used services of these web portals with high satisfaction ratings, suggesting the convenience of digital communication with providers [1,2]. Mental health practitioners, including art therapists, are also pursuing digital relationships and services, such as messaging as a supplement to self-directed online therapy [3], digital recordkeeping and image archiving [4], and distance supervision [5].…”

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Brief and online versions of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-the favored treatment for severe anxiety disorders-have answered critiques that traditional CBT is too inaccessible and unaffordable. The integration of art into CBT protocols may address further critiques that the concepts of CBT can be too abstract and verbal by adding tangible components. Therefore, art e-therapy may offer a unique treatment option that is more financially and cognitively accessible. In a previously reported single-subject experiment, art e-therapy combined with a CBT protocol resulted in marginally significant decreases in the self-reported general anxiety of a participant with generalized anxiety disorder. Aspects of the case relating specifically to art e-therapy are discussed, including considerations for art e-therapy best practice. Taking the reported case and related literature into account, potential costs and benefits of using this treatment modality are discussed. Although art e-therapy can involve greater risks to confidentiality and reduced clarity of the art making process than in-person art therapy, it resulted in greater participant independence and convenience in this case.

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Technology in Art Therapy: Ethical Challenges

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Outcomes of Visual Self-Expression in Virtual Reality on Psychosocial Well-Being With the Inclusion of a Fragrance Stimulus: A Pilot Mixed-Methods Study

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