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Dissertation
Journey of Understanding Using Art Therapy With People of GAD Through the Lens of ETC
2025
Overview
This art-informed study explored how intentionally shifting the artmaking process to begin at the perceptual and affective levels of the Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC) influenced an entry-level art therapist’s experience of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The researcher, who experienced anxiety herself, conducted four self-directed research artmaking sessions using watercolor and Robinson’s (2020) Zen-tangle-based doodling. She noted the influence of sensory engagement, structured repetition, and material choices on her experiences of emotional regulation and self-awareness. Data gathered included four artworks, reflective journaling, and analytic memos, which were analyzed to identify emergent patterns. Four key themes emerged: structure as a container for freedom; role of materials in emotional regulation; integration of artist and therapist identities; and reduction of anxiety through repetition. Findings suggest that beginning with sensory and affective processing supported grounding, flow, and reflective self-supervision for the study participant. Such findings provide insights that may be applied in personal practice and that may have clinical applications when working with anxious clients. Limitations of the study included the use of a single participant, short-term engagement, and restricted media. Future studies should expand samples, media, and sequencing variations to inform evidence-based art-therapy interventions.
Publisher
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
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ISBN
9798273308473
