The six chapter of Ringel and Brandell (2012) book present the benefits of art therapy in the context of trauma. This paper will review 3 selective topic from the chapter: stress reduction with relaxation techniques, Building vocabulary to connect sensorial memories with words, and tell the trauma narrative. All the chapter topics are important and highly effective, I chose the three topics mentioned before as I see them most relevant to my practice as a drama therapist and narrative therapist. Using Art Therapy to Reduce Stress with Relaxation Techniques:
A great example of stress reduction given by Ringel and Brandell (2012) is visualization and drawing condition when the client feel safe in. in addition the client encouraged by the therapist …show more content…
This information is relevant especially in cases of children who experience unexpected death of close ones (p. 117). Ringel and Brandell (2012) suggest that creation of spontaneous and loss-related imagery allow verbalization of the visual presentation (p. 117). Ringel and Brandell (2012) present the effectivity of art therapy in assist with verbalization of expressing feelings and emotions through the art process. Art therapy process using images and metaphors eventually allows openness and ability to handle the intimate details, as well as memories of trauma (p. 117). Another technique that brought up by Ringel and Brandell (2012) that I appreciate and use myself in my practice is using the inside-outside mask for expressing emotions. In addition another effective medium of treating loss and grief is poetry and music, and creating clients original lyrics (pp. 117-118). The use of another layer onto the art gives the client to gain deeper meaning and perspective on self. The using of nonverbal therapy unable individuals express and verbalize their …show more content…
The nonverbal aspect of art therapy allows a safe distance that open a path to openness and self-expression. It is no wander than that expressive arts therapies are so effective when working with trauma victims. As a drama therapist I also facilitate art therapy groups and I witness the great power of this medium with my clients. It is important that although Ringel and Brandell (2012) emphasis was on children and trauma, expressive arts therapies are effective in all ages and to verity of issues and
A great example of stress reduction given by Ringel and Brandell (2012) is visualization and drawing condition when the client feel safe in. in addition the client encouraged by the therapist …show more content…
This information is relevant especially in cases of children who experience unexpected death of close ones (p. 117). Ringel and Brandell (2012) suggest that creation of spontaneous and loss-related imagery allow verbalization of the visual presentation (p. 117). Ringel and Brandell (2012) present the effectivity of art therapy in assist with verbalization of expressing feelings and emotions through the art process. Art therapy process using images and metaphors eventually allows openness and ability to handle the intimate details, as well as memories of trauma (p. 117). Another technique that brought up by Ringel and Brandell (2012) that I appreciate and use myself in my practice is using the inside-outside mask for expressing emotions. In addition another effective medium of treating loss and grief is poetry and music, and creating clients original lyrics (pp. 117-118). The use of another layer onto the art gives the client to gain deeper meaning and perspective on self. The using of nonverbal therapy unable individuals express and verbalize their …show more content…
The nonverbal aspect of art therapy allows a safe distance that open a path to openness and self-expression. It is no wander than that expressive arts therapies are so effective when working with trauma victims. As a drama therapist I also facilitate art therapy groups and I witness the great power of this medium with my clients. It is important that although Ringel and Brandell (2012) emphasis was on children and trauma, expressive arts therapies are effective in all ages and to verity of issues and