K/S
K is ______________ and S is ___________in the Expressive Therapies Continuum Framework
Kinesthetic and Sensory
P means _______ and A means _____________
Perceptual and Affective
C means ________ and Sy means ______________
Cognitive and Symbolic level
Name two essential elements of art therapy
active art making, integration of theory and practice, therapeutic relationship; product and process, meaning making
In Art Class, art supplies are__________ while in art therapy, art supplies are
What is an observable example of K level art making?
Scribbling, action painting, anything focusing on the movement of the body
How might intense emotions impact perception?
Can block our ability to accurately perceive data/information/interactions/experiences
Cognitive level information processing is characterized by
abstract concept formation, analytical and logical thought process, and reality orientation
Curative Aspects of Art Therapy speaks to
The mechanism by which art therapy helps people
the main goal is ___________ in art therapy and _____________ in art class
self expression; learn how to make something
How might an art therapist increase a client's mind body awareness on the K/S level?
inviting clients to focus on sensory experience or using materials that engage multiple senses
What might result with over focus on form (visually in the artistic sense)?
Rigid, repetitive- become disconnected bfrom cognitions and emotions
Healing dimension of Symbolic level is the ability to:
realize and or create personal meaning within the larger context of universal symbols.
How is externalization helpful in art therapy?
Art gives form to internal states (anxiety, trauma, grief, joy) that may be too overwhelming to hold internally or talk through directly.
In art therapy, focus is usually on the _______________; in art class it's on the ____________
process; product
True/False There is a high level of focus on the aesthetics of the final product on the K/S level
False
P/A level work is supported by this type of exercise:
__________is an example of someone functioning on the Symbolic level of information processing
Metaphor, metaphorical representations
How might catharsis be helpful in art therapy
release of internalized emotion
In art class artwork is __________________ and in art therapy artwork is seen as _________________
evaluated for its formal qualities based on the elements and principles of design; in art therapy artwork is seen as a reflection or extension of its creator - and is used for communication
How might overuse of K/S level can be brought into balance?
reduced options, low-complexity tasks, minimal focus in the aesthetics of final product
Trauma can impact the P/A level by
increasing a threat bias or hypervigilance
This level is characterized by a state of 'flow'
Cr Creative level
how might insight be gained in an art therapy session?
Reviewing and reflecting on the artwork offers new perspectives
Clients may recognize patterns, themes, or conflicts in their imagery that were previously unconscious
Name 2 things that according to Bruce Moon, art therapy 'trusts'
The artwork holds significance to the artist
The artwork reflects the artist's self in some way (intellectually, emotionally, symbolism)
The art product carries messages
The art process reveals inner process
Expressiveness is in both the process and product