“…Utilising our tools as creative arts therapists could play a significant role in bridging the gap between social justice theory and effective research practice to engage populations previously excluded from research dialogue (Hadley, 2013) in ways that enable a more authentic self-representation (Snow & D'Amico, 2009). As creative arts therapists we are used to engaging with diverse populations in ways which address the need for multimodal means of expression (Jennings et al, 1994;Chesner, 1995) to enhance both participant understanding and their potential to implement personal change. Creative approaches to research can demonstrate "how playing with participants, data and representation creates opportunities for humane, profound, and pragmatic research processes" (Ellingson, 2015, p.424).…”