Creative Forces programming with military families: Art therapy, dance/movement therapy, and music therapy brief vignettes

2021 ◽  
pp. e20210031
Author(s):  
Gioia Chilton ◽  
Rebecca Vaudreuil ◽  
Elizabeth K. Freeman ◽  
Nathaniel McLaughlan ◽  
Jessica Herman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Military Families ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
National Endowment ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Dance Movement ◽  
Creative Arts Therapies ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Creative Forces

LAY SUMMARY Creative arts therapists (art therapists, dance/movement therapists, and music therapists) administer assessments and interventions that support the holistic well-being of military families affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Through participation in the Creative Forces: United States National Endowment for the Arts Military Healing Arts Network, military families discovered strengths, inspired connections, and improved understanding of their relationships. Creative arts therapies (CATs) motivated engagement, which ultimately boosted family resilience. CATs are an integral part of interdisciplinary care to address behavioural and rehabilitative conditions of military families impacted by TBI and PTSD. Future research should examine the efficacy of creative arts therapies in improving resilience in military families.

scholarly journals From Therapeutic Factors to Mechanisms of Change in the Creative Arts Therapies: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina de Witte ◽  
Hod Orkibi ◽  
Rebecca Zarate ◽  
Vicky Karkou ◽  
Nisha Sajnani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Mechanisms Of Change ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Therapeutic Factors ◽  
Dance Movement ◽  
Creative Arts Therapies ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Wide Range

Empirical studies in the creative arts therapies (CATs; i.e., art therapy, dance/movement therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, psychodrama, and poetry/bibliotherapy) have grown rapidly in the last 10 years, documenting their positive impact on a wide range of psychological and physiological outcomes (e.g., stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, and pain). However, it remains unclear how and why the CATs have positive effects, and which therapeutic factors account for these changes. Research that specifically focuses on the therapeutic factors and/or mechanisms of change in CATs is only beginning to emerge. To gain more insight into how and why the CATs influence outcomes, we conducted a scoping review (Nstudies = 67) to pinpoint therapeutic factors specific to each CATs discipline, joint factors of CATs, and more generic common factors across all psychotherapy approaches. This review therefore provides an overview of empirical CATs studies dealing with therapeutic factors and/or mechanisms of change, and a detailed analysis of these therapeutic factors which are grouped into domains. A framework of 19 domains of CATs therapeutic factors is proposed, of which the three domains are composed solely of factors unique to the CATs: “embodiment,” “concretization,” and “symbolism and metaphors.” The terminology used in change process research is clarified, and the implications for future research, clinical practice, and CATs education are discussed.

scholarly journals Creative Arts Therapies to Enhance Mental Health Over the Course of Aging: Research and Implications

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 567-567
Author(s):  
Shoshi Keisari ◽  
Nisha Sajnani ◽  
Dovrat Harel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Music Intervention ◽  
Art Making ◽  
Aging Research ◽  
Dance Movement ◽  
Creative Processes ◽  
Creative Arts Therapies

Abstract The creative arts therapies (CATs) are health care professions that involve the intentional and systematic use of the creative and expressive process of art making to optimize health and well-being. Visual arts, music, dance-movement, drama and poetry provide means of expression to help individuals understand, make sense of, and cope with life challenges within a therapeutic relationship. Older adults develop a better attitude toward CATs, as the creative processes position them as active productive contributors in their own communities, instead of “patients” or “clients”. In this sense, CATs encourage participation, and address the negative attitudes and stigma that are sometimes associated with mental health services. This symposium aims to present a diverse picture of studies on CATs for the aging population. Dr. Nisha Sajnani will present a systematic review of studies on CATs for older adults experiencing depression; Dr. Dovrat Harel will present findings from a qualitative study that explored poems written by poetry groups of men in residential care facilities; Dr. Shoshi Keisari will present an evidence-based model that integrates life-review and drama therapy; Silvia Piol, Talia Elkarif and Giada Mola will present a cross-cultural study that explored the experiences of Italian and Israeli participants during an online intervention that focused on the creation of digital photo-collages during COVID-19; Finally, Racheli Lital Gvili will present a study focused on intergenerational music intervention, as a vehicle to bridge the gap between grandparents and grandchildren, which was conducted at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

All Awareness and No Action: Can Social Work Leverage Creative Arts’ Potential?

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 708-720
Author(s):  
Raphael Travis
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Research Education ◽  
Social Work Research ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Explicit Recognition

Social work is grounded with an emphasis on promoting the well-being being of individuals and families with an explicit recognition of how the environment plays a significant role in the unfolding of well-being. Unfortunately, the profession’s commitment to maintaining the infrastructure for social work research, education, and practice that helps students and professionals focus on the environmental forces that create, contribute to, and address problems of the living sometimes feels superficial. These trends have made it difficult to realize the effectiveness and promise of integrating creative arts into social work practice. The present article discusses how social work efforts with creative arts will have limited influence if their context, underlying assumptions, and framing are misaligned with the experiential realities of clients; if gatekeeping is too rigid or biased to effectively grow the arts-based infrastructure; and if the underlying assumptions that define well-being outcomes are proportionately narrow, deficit oriented, and short-term focused.

scholarly journals Arts engagement facilitated by artists with individuals with life-limiting illness: A systematic integrative review of the literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 026921632110458
Author(s):  
Jenny Baxley Lee ◽  
Sonja McIlfatrick ◽  
Lisa Fitzpatrick
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Art Form ◽  
Arts Engagement

Background: Living with life-limiting illness significantly impacts quality of life. A growing body of evidence suggests that arts engagement facilitated by artists promotes well-being. However, no synthesis of the literature exists to describe arts engagement delivered by artists with individuals receiving palliative care. Aim: To systematically review and synthesize evidence to identify outcomes and key knowledge gaps to inform future research and practice. Design: A systematic integrative literature review was conducted using a pre-defined search strategy and reported using PRISMA guidelines. Analysis was conducted iteratively and synthesis achieved using constant comparison to generate themes. Data sources: PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase were searched for studies published between database inception and August 2020. Search terms included variations on arts/artists; patients/service users; and palliative or end-of-life care. Eligibility criteria was applied and study quality assessed. Results: Seven reviewed studies explored literary, performing, and visual arts engagement in hospitals, hospice and community settings in England, the United States, France, and Canada. Study designs, interventions and findings were discussed. Themes identified across studies associated arts engagement with (1) a sense of well-being, (2) a newly discovered, or re-framed, sense of self, (3) connection with others, and (4) challenges associated with practice. Conclusion: Recommendations for future research were offered in order to maximize benefits, minimize risks and address complexity of artists’ engagement in palliative care including: (1) consistency in methods and reporting; (2) inclusion of wider perspectives; and (3) key considerations for adapting the arts by health condition and art form.

scholarly journals Sorry It Has Taken So Long: Continuing Feminist Dialogues in Music Therapy

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Curtis
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Creative Arts Therapies ◽  
Complex Interactions ◽  
The Arts ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Forthcoming Special Issue ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Orientation Ability

The impact of feminism – along with its understanding of the complex interactions in our lives of gender, race, class, sexual orientation, ability, and age – arrived late in music therapy. This paper reviews what feminist impact exists, explores possible challenges faced, and identifies the most recent endeavors in the area including the first International Conference on Gender, Health, and the Creative Arts Therapies and a gathering of feminist music therapy researchers, both hosted in Montreal, Canada in 2012. These issues will be explored further in the forthcoming special issue of the Arts in Psychotherapy dedicated to Gender, Health, and the Creative Arts Therapies edited by Dr. Sandra Curtis, with contributions from many significant experts in the field.  Members of the music therapy community are encouraged to examine the meaning of feminism and gender in their own context and to join in the important dialogue on gender in music therapy which holds great potential to enrich our theory, practice, and research.

Abstract WP469: The Art of Health: A Pilot Program for Stroke Survivors

Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Henderson
Keyword(s):  
Art Therapy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Pilot Program ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Program Success ◽  
Art Program ◽  
Therapy Department

Background and Purpose: Along with physical and cognitive effects, psychosocial well-being may be affected post-stroke, including depression, anxiety, and feelings of isolation. Incorporating holistic activities into stroke survivors’ recovery may be beneficial. An innovative pilot program was developed by a community hospital and a local university art therapy department to provide art classes to stroke survivors. The aim of this pilot program, The Art of Health , was to determine if stroke survivors and caregivers would participate in an art program for addressing overall well-being. Methods: Five art classes of 1.5 hours in length were scheduled for the program and advertised to hospital leaders and the rehab unit. Art therapy students volunteered to teach the art classes. Patients and caregivers were invited from the stroke support group and from the inpatient rehab unit to attend. The Stroke Coordinator prepared a small health topic to introduce to the art class attendees prior to the art activity. Art therapy students attempted to match their art class activity to the health topic, but were given freedom of choice for overall art project. Classes were held in the evening to accommodate caregivers’ potential schedules. Attendees were surveyed regarding the art classes to gain feedback on improving the program. Results: A total of 47 participants attended the five art classes (class median = 9). Of those surveyed, 100% (n = 47) stated that they would attend another type of art program at the hospital. Two students inquired if there was opportunity to complete their university clinical internship at the hospital. Due to The Art of Health pilot program success, the stroke coordinator collaborated with the art therapy department instructor to create a clinical rotation. With the support of the hospital CEO and CNO, an interprofessional team was formed to develop and support an Art Therapy Internship program at the hospital. Conclusions: In conclusion, innovative programs which include creative-arts based therapies and activities may be beneficial to both stroke survivors and caregivers. Future research on creative-arts and their impact on psychosocial well-being post-stroke would be of benefit.

Creativity and the Arts

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-39
Author(s):  
Richard L. Tietze
Keyword(s):  
Everyday Life ◽  
Visual Art ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Creative Arts Therapies ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Human Functioning

The chapter explores creativity from a psychological viewpoint, as spontaneous and reflective activities in several self-defining human efforts, such as telling stories and forming an identity. New discoveries from neuroscience and creative arts therapies combine to understand creativity as a range of normative human functioning, which blends with professional creative discovery in the arts at the higher extremes of this range. The chapter focuses on visual art and music, followed by a normative application of creativity as utilized in creative arts therapies. Finally, the chapter concludes by introducing normative creative tools to incorporate into everyday life.

Using distance technology to deliver the creative arts therapies to veterans: Case studies in art, dance/movement and music therapy

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 ◽  
pp. 12-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Spooner ◽  
Jenny B. Lee ◽  
Diane G. Langston ◽  
Jill Sonke ◽  
Keith J. Myers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Dance Movement ◽  
Creative Arts Therapies ◽  
Distance Technology
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