1994
DOI: 10.1080/07421656.1994.10759082
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Art Therapy with Culturally Different Clients

Abstract: To create a therapeutic alliance with a client, the art therapist needs to be sensitiue to the cultural differences which can bias the relationship. The purpose of this paper is to present a literature review of specifw cross-cultural therapeutic principles to be considered during treatment. Furthermore, it defines how barriers such as language, diagnostic errors, and others may influence the treatment and possibly contribute to a client's early termination from therapy. The author also c o d r s the use of ar… Show more

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“…It has benefit in psychotherapy, breaks communication barriers and has positive influence on self-esteem. So the kids had opportunity to fill his free time and to pick up relationships (Barksdale 2003;Maat 1997;Rappaport 2010;Rosseau 2005;Westrich 1994). The kids visited places outside residential centre, so they cognized new culture.…”
Section: Project 1: Integration and Creative Activities Of Refugee Chmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It has benefit in psychotherapy, breaks communication barriers and has positive influence on self-esteem. So the kids had opportunity to fill his free time and to pick up relationships (Barksdale 2003;Maat 1997;Rappaport 2010;Rosseau 2005;Westrich 1994). The kids visited places outside residential centre, so they cognized new culture.…”
Section: Project 1: Integration and Creative Activities Of Refugee Chmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Art therapy may be more adapted to different cultural values than verbal therapy because images share more universal meaning than words (Lofgren, 1981). Art is versatile due to its universal elements, whereas verbal language may highlight differences between therapist and client (Westrich, 1994).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…39,56,93,95,104,106,115,116 This suggests that there are engagement and relationship issues in working with patients from minority ethnic groups. 117,118 Again, there is little research on whether patients should be matched with therapists from the same ethnic background, social class, religion, and so on.…”
Section: Race Ethnicity and Culturementioning
confidence: 99%
“…28 In addition, therapists who impose their values on patients tend to have poorer alliances. 39,56,72,[106][107][108][109] …”
Section: Therapist Factorsmentioning
confidence: 99%