Support for a neurobiological view of trauma with implications for art therapy

Gantt, Linda; Tinnin, Louis W.

doi:10.1016/j.aip.2008.12.005

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“…This is consistent with prior hypotheses that sensory methods of accessing and processing traumatic memories facilitate integration of those memories, and that some portion of traumatic memory is stored nonverbally (Gantt & Tinnin, 2009;Langer, 2011;Talwar, 2007). It has been hypothesized that trauma processing may be enhanced using sensory modalities to activate areas of the brain that have been affected and create pathways between declarative and nonverbal memories (Gantt & Tinnin, 2009). …”

Section: Trauma Processingsupporting

confidence: 76%

“…Studies have suggested that some traumatic memories are stored nonverbally (Gantt & Tinnin, 2009;Langer, 2011;Talwar, 2007) and may be retrieved through recollections of sensory, affective, visual, olfactory, auditory, and kinesthetic elements (Langer, 2011). Although verbal therapies fail to address nonverbal aspects of trauma experiences, art therapy can access trauma recollections by engaging the senses.…”

Section: Art Therapy and Ptsdmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although verbal therapies fail to address nonverbal aspects of trauma experiences, art therapy can access trauma recollections by engaging the senses. Art therapy has been hypothesized to bring order to traumatic experiences by creating links to nonverbal memories so that dissociated memories may be organized and processed in a meaningful way (Gantt & Tinnin, 2009).…”

Section: Art Therapy and Ptsdmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Art Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Combat-Related PTSD: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Campbell¹,

Decker²,

Kruk³

et al. 2016

Art Therapy

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This randomized controlled trial was designed to determine if art therapy in conjunction with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) was more effective for reducing symptoms of combat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than CPT alone. Veterans (N = 11) were randomized to receive either individual CPT, or individual CPT in conjunction with individual art therapy. PTSD Checklist-Military Version and Beck Depression Inventory-II scores improved with treatment in both groups with no significant difference in improvement between the experimental and control groups. Art therapy in conjunction with CPT was found to improve trauma processing and veterans considered it to be an important part of their treatment as it provided healthy distancing, enhanced trauma recall, and increased access to emotions.

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Section: Trauma Processingsupporting

confidence: 76%

Section: Art Therapy and Ptsdmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Art Therapy and Ptsdmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Art Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Combat-Related PTSD: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Campbell¹,

Decker²,

Kruk³

et al. 2016

Art Therapy

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“…A recent systematic review weakly supports art therapy for trauma, largely due to a lack of research [21], but creative art therapies are recommended by the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies [2]. Neurobiological theories propose that trauma interrupts communication between the verbal left hemisphere and the nonverbal right hemisphere and that, during recovery, the two hemispheres still have diminished communication [22]. This leads to alexithymia, the inability to identify and describe emotions.…”

Section: The Healing Power Of Art For Trafficking Survivorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Art Therapy Exhibitions: Exploitation or Advocacy?

Davis

2017

AMA Journal of Ethics

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Promoting awareness of human trafficking by sharing trauma survivors' art and summaries of their life stories suggests ethical complexities that have been typically neglected by bioethicists. Although these survivors voluntarily share the objects they created during art therapy sessions, they are still at risk of harm, including further exploitation, due to their vulnerability, high rates of victim sensitivity, and the mental health consequences of their traumatic experiences. While some argue that the benefits of sublimation and art therapy for human trafficking survivors make sharing their art worth the risk, anti-trafficking organizations and supporters of such art exhibitions have responsibilities to be trauma informed. Because you have listened to my story I can let go of my demons.Murasaki Shikibu [1]

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“…Given that Chinese cultural values discourage overt expression of emotions, it may be more appropriate to limit expectations on verbal expression of negative emotions and instead focus on promoting strengths and positive outcomes (Chan, Chan, & Ng, 2006). Beyond cultural norms, there is also growing evidence from neuroscience and the post-traumatic response of alexithymia that trauma may be better accessed and processed through non-verbal means, such as arts-based practices (Gantt & Tinnin, 2009). Art making paired with a positive focus (i.e., focusing on a positive event) was found to lead to immediate stress reduction, whereas focusing on a negative event resulted in a slight increase (Curl, 2008).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

An Expressive Arts-Based and Strength-Focused Experiential Training Program for Enhancing the Efficacy of Teachers Affected by Earthquake in China

Ho¹,

Fan²,

Lai³

et al. 2012

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The 2008 Sichuan Earthquake killed over 9000 teachers and children leaving profound physical and emotional problems are prevalent among survivors. Many being victims themselves, teachers in the earthquake affected areas not only have to recover a sense of personal efficacy in dealing with the difficulties, they also need to feel adequately prepared in their teaching roles to handle the changes in the classroom environment and student needs. Expressive art is a well-established tool to facilitate the expression of thoughts and feelings that can also be incorporated as interactive classroom activities-an approach that deviates from the traditional top-down teaching mode in China. A 3-day experiential training program based on expressive arts and strength-focused approaches was provided for 57 elementary and high school teachers across the earthquake area. This study evaluated changes after the training program. Results showed that teachers' general self-efficacy and teaching efficacy were significantly improved (t = 2.54, p = .01; t = 4.08, p = .00). The improvement in teaching efficacy is contingent upon the quality of relationship with students, after controlling for ethnicity.

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Support for a neurobiological view of trauma with implications for art therapy

Cited by 104 publications

References 29 publications

Art Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Combat-Related PTSD: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Art Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Combat-Related PTSD: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Art Therapy Exhibitions: Exploitation or Advocacy?

An Expressive Arts-Based and Strength-Focused Experiential Training Program for Enhancing the Efficacy of Teachers Affected by Earthquake in China

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