Arts-Based Research Approaches to Studying Mechanisms of Change in the Creative Arts Therapies [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2018 The purpose of this preliminary qualitative research study is to explore the role and function of multiple dynamic interactive aesthetic and intersubjective phenomena in the creative arts therapies process relative to transformation in perception ...
Nancy Gerber +4 more
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The potential of arts therapies in Parkinson's disease rehabilitation: A comprehensive review [PDF]
HeliyonBackground and purpose: Parkinson's disease (PD) causes a decline in motor function, cognitive decline, and impacts the mental health of patients. Due to the high cost and side effects of conventional treatments, the medical community has begun to ...
Yiyuan Li +5 more
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The Aesthetic Turn in Mental Health: Reflections on an Explorative Study into Practices in the Arts Therapies [PDF]
Behavioral Sciences, 2018 The paper will draw on materials from arts therapies literature and comments from experts’ panels to discuss some specific characteristics of the arts therapies and to investigate the role of aesthetic engagement for resilience and mental well ...
Rosemarie Samaritter
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Creative Arts Therapies as Temporary Home for Refugees: Insights from Literature and Practice [PDF]
Behavioral Sciences, 2017 One of the frequently overlooked psychosocial problems of refugees is the phenomenon of homesickness. Being forced into exile and unable to return home may cause natural feelings of nostalgia but may also result in emotional, cognitive, behavioral and ...
Rebekka Dieterich-Hartwell +1 more
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Effectiveness and mechanisms of the arts therapies in forensic care. A systematic review, narrative synthesis, and meta analysis [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023 IntroductionMental health care provided to offenders with psychiatric problems in forensic settings mainly consists of verbal oriented treatments. In addition, experience-based therapies are used such as (creative) arts therapies: (visual) art therapy ...
Annemarie Abbing +8 more
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Preferences for group arts therapies: a cross-sectional survey of mental health patients and the general population [PDF]
BMJ Open, 2021 Objectives The arts therapies include music therapy, dance movement therapy, art therapy and dramatherapy. Preferences for art forms may play an important role in engagement with treatment.
Stefan Priebe +4 more
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Qualitative and Arts-Based Evidence from Children Participating in a Pilot Randomised Controlled Study of School-Based Arts Therapies [PDF]
Children, 2022 (1) Background: There is limited evidence on the impact of arts therapies as a tool for the prevention of mental health difficulties in childhood. This pilot randomised controlled study aimed to investigate the impact of arts therapies on children’s ...
Zoe Moula, Joanne Powell, Vicky Karkou
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Active elements, effects, and working mechanisms of creative arts therapies in forensic psychiatric care: a realist review [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychiatryIntroductionMental disorders are highly prevalent among forensic detainees, complicating treatment and increasing recidivism risk. Due to limited insight and communication difficulties, experiential approaches, such as creative arts therapies are needed.
Susan van Hooren +4 more
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From Therapeutic Factors to Mechanisms of Change in the Creative Arts Therapies: A Scoping Review [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2021 Sabine C Koch +2 more
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Frontiers in PsychologyPolyvagal theory advocates for working with the body, becoming aware of the body and connecting with the senses. Similarly, paying attention to and influencing one’s physical and sensory experience is a core aspect of the creative arts and psychomotor ...
Suzanne Haeyen +2 more
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