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Study Course Description
Visual Art Therapy II
Course Code
VPUPK_355
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Elīna Akmane
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to deepen students’ knowledge of theoretical approaches, methods and basic principles of process organisation of visual art therapy, as well as to develop skills and competences to develop and apply art therapy strategies, define objectives and objectives, conduct separate examination periods and critically reflect on professional activities for different client/patient groups in the healthcare environment.
Preliminary Knowledge
Professional Activity in Art Therapy and its Legal Foundations; Principles and Process of Assessment in Art Therapy; Psychology of Personality and Development; Individual Counselling in Art Therapy and Psychodynamics; Visual Plastic Art Therapy I.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Student: explain the theoretical justification for the various methods and techniques of visual art therapy (VMT); understands different VMT theoretical approaches to dealing with customer/patient groups in different environments; identify and justify the basic principles for the organisation of the art therapy process, their formation and adaptation according to a particular client/patient group or disorder; is familiar with the nature of intervention and organisation for work in different practices/workplaces in healthcare.
Individual work and tests
Presentation of basic principles for dealing with a particular client/patient group
Skills
1.Student: identify and formulate the objectives and tasks of art therapy appropriate to the client/patient group; select appropriate theoretical approaches and develop an art therapy strategy, taking into account group specificity, age and potential risks; appropriate VMT methods, techniques and interventions shall be used in accordance with the specified objectives; analyse and evaluate the art therapy process and results; document examination periods by drawing up minutes.
Individual work and tests
Development of art therapy strategies
Competences
1.Student: apply the basic principles, methods, techniques and interventions of the VMT independently, linking them to the defined objectives and client/patient needs; organise and manage individual art therapy examination periods individually and in a group in the form of a simulation game, analyse their structure, content and therapeutic relationships, assess the results; be able to critically evaluate their professional activities by recognising limitations and development possibilities; performs regular self-reflection, linking it to professional development.
Individual work and tests
Simulation of an examination period in the nature of a role play
Assessment
Individual work
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Presentation of basic principles for dealing with a particular client/patient group |
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As part of the study course, students prepare a presentation reflecting the main basic principles of the art therapy process in working with a particular client/patient. The presentation shall demonstrate theoretical knowledge and the ability to conceptualise it by linking it to the needs of the particular client/patient. The presentation must be based on a predefined structure. |
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Development of art therapy strategies |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Within the framework of the study course, students shall develop an art therapy strategy plan intended to work with an individual client/patient or group selected from the specified client/patient group list. The development of the work assesses the relevance of the objectives set to the art therapy process and to the specific customer/patient group or interference. Includes selecting and applying the basic principles of the art therapy process to work with the selected client/patient group or disorder, as well as within the specialisation framework. The work should include an art therapy plan for ten examination periods with clearly structured content, objectives and methods. In addition, the design of the work, the use of references and the use of academic language are evaluated. |
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Examination
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Simulation of an examination period in the nature of a role play |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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As part of the study course, students run one study examination period simulation role in the form of a game based on a pre-developed plan for an individual client/patient or group. The customer/patient group is determined by lot from the given list. During the simulation, the ability to ensure the organisation of the examination period shall be assessed according to the time frame and three-part structure. The targeting of counselling skills, the relevance of the objectives of the examination period and the methods, tasks and techniques chosen to meet the needs of the client/patient or group, and the selection and application of appropriate basic principles of the art therapy process in a given situation are also assessed. After the examination period, students prepare a self-reflection in which they analyse the counselling skills applied, the course of the examination period, the results achieved and the difficulties identified. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Visual arts therapy in dealing with clients/patients in the field of individual medical rehabilitation
Description
The topic provides insight into the use of visual art therapy in individual work in the context of medical rehabilitation. Students learn the basic principles of working with different health conditions, building goals and strategies, and adapting techniques and tasks to the patient’s functional capabilities and rehabilitation goals. Training of practical skills in individual work situations takes place in the classes. |
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Visual arts therapy in dealing with clients/patients in the field of individual mental health
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Within the scope of the topic, students become acquainted with the organisation of the visual art therapy process in individual work in the field of mental health. The basic principles of art therapy, their adaptation in the context of various psychiatric disorders and client needs, as well as the development of strategies, including target setting, techniques and method selection, are discussed. Practical skills training also takes place during each class. |
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Visual arts therapy in dealing with clients/patients in the field of individual mental health
Description
Within the scope of the topic, students become acquainted with the organisation of the visual art therapy process in individual work in the field of mental health. The basic principles of art therapy, their adaptation in the context of various psychiatric disorders and client needs, as well as the development of strategies, including target setting, techniques and method selection, are discussed. Practical skills training also takes place during each class. |
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Visual arts therapy in dealing with clients/patients in the field of individual medical rehabilitation
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The topic provides insight into the use of visual art therapy in individual work in the context of medical rehabilitation. Students learn the basic principles of working with different health conditions, building goals and strategies, and adapting techniques and tasks to the patient’s functional capabilities and rehabilitation goals. Training of practical skills in individual work situations takes place in the classes. |
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Visual arts therapy in dealing with clients/patients in the field of individual mental health
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Within the scope of the topic, students become acquainted with the organisation of the visual art therapy process in individual work in the field of mental health. The basic principles of art therapy, their adaptation in the context of various psychiatric disorders and client needs, as well as the development of strategies, including target setting, techniques and method selection, are discussed. Practical skills training also takes place during each class. |
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Visual arts therapy in dealing with clients/patients in the field of individual medical rehabilitation
Description
The topic provides insight into the use of visual art therapy in individual work in the context of medical rehabilitation. Students learn the basic principles of working with different health conditions, building goals and strategies, and adapting techniques and tasks to the patient’s functional capabilities and rehabilitation goals. Training of practical skills in individual work situations takes place in the classes. |
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Visual arts therapy in dealing with clients/patients in the field of individual mental health
Description
Within the scope of the topic, students become acquainted with the organisation of the visual art therapy process in individual work in the field of mental health. The basic principles of art therapy, their adaptation in the context of various psychiatric disorders and client needs, as well as the development of strategies, including target setting, techniques and method selection, are discussed. Practical skills training also takes place during each class. |
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Visual arts therapy in dealing with clients/patients in the field of individual medical rehabilitation
Description
The topic provides insight into the use of visual art therapy in individual work in the context of medical rehabilitation. Students learn the basic principles of working with different health conditions, building goals and strategies, and adapting techniques and tasks to the patient’s functional capabilities and rehabilitation goals. Training of practical skills in individual work situations takes place in the classes. |
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Visual arts therapy in dealing with clients/patients in the field of individual mental health
Description
Within the scope of the topic, students become acquainted with the organisation of the visual art therapy process in individual work in the field of mental health. The basic principles of art therapy, their adaptation in the context of various psychiatric disorders and client needs, as well as the development of strategies, including target setting, techniques and method selection, are discussed. Practical skills training also takes place during each class. |
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Visual arts therapy in dealing with clients/patients in the field of individual medical rehabilitation
Description
The topic provides insight into the use of visual art therapy in individual work in the context of medical rehabilitation. Students learn the basic principles of working with different health conditions, building goals and strategies, and adapting techniques and tasks to the patient’s functional capabilities and rehabilitation goals. Training of practical skills in individual work situations takes place in the classes. |
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Visual arts therapy in dealing with clients/patients in the field of individual medical rehabilitation
Description
The topic provides insight into the use of visual art therapy in individual work in the context of medical rehabilitation. Students learn the basic principles of working with different health conditions, building goals and strategies, and adapting techniques and tasks to the patient’s functional capabilities and rehabilitation goals. Training of practical skills in individual work situations takes place in the classes. |
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Visual arts therapy in dealing with clients/patients in the field of individual mental health
Description
Within the scope of the topic, students become acquainted with the organisation of the visual art therapy process in individual work in the field of mental health. The basic principles of art therapy, their adaptation in the context of various psychiatric disorders and client needs, as well as the development of strategies, including target setting, techniques and method selection, are discussed. Practical skills training also takes place during each class. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Visual arts therapy for clients/patients in a group in the field of medical rehabilitation
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As part of the topic, students get to know the process of visual art therapy in the group’s work in the field of medical rehabilitation. We are looking at tailoring the basics to the needs of specific patient groups, organising and dynamics the group process, and developing goals and strategies to support patient rehabilitation processes. In each lesson, practical skills are trained to work with rehabilitation groups. |
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Visual arts therapy for clients/patients in a group in the field of mental health
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In this topic, students learn how to implement the visual art therapy process in the group’s work in the field of mental health. The emphasis is on adapting the basics to the specificities of the group, the therapeutic relationship and group dynamics, as well as defining the objectives of the group and integrating appropriate methods. Each lesson practically trains skills to work in a group context. |
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Visual arts therapy for clients/patients in a group in the field of medical rehabilitation
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As part of the topic, students get to know the process of visual art therapy in the group’s work in the field of medical rehabilitation. We are looking at tailoring the basics to the needs of specific patient groups, organising and dynamics the group process, and developing goals and strategies to support patient rehabilitation processes. In each lesson, practical skills are trained to work with rehabilitation groups. |
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Visual arts therapy for clients/patients in a group in the field of medical rehabilitation
Description
As part of the topic, students get to know the process of visual art therapy in the group’s work in the field of medical rehabilitation. We are looking at tailoring the basics to the needs of specific patient groups, organising and dynamics the group process, and developing goals and strategies to support patient rehabilitation processes. In each lesson, practical skills are trained to work with rehabilitation groups. |
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Visual arts therapy for clients/patients in a group in the field of mental health
Description
In this topic, students learn how to implement the visual art therapy process in the group’s work in the field of mental health. The emphasis is on adapting the basics to the specificities of the group, the therapeutic relationship and group dynamics, as well as defining the objectives of the group and integrating appropriate methods. Each lesson practically trains skills to work in a group context. |
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Visual arts therapy for clients/patients in a group in the field of medical rehabilitation
Description
As part of the topic, students get to know the process of visual art therapy in the group’s work in the field of medical rehabilitation. We are looking at tailoring the basics to the needs of specific patient groups, organising and dynamics the group process, and developing goals and strategies to support patient rehabilitation processes. In each lesson, practical skills are trained to work with rehabilitation groups. |
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Visual arts therapy for clients/patients in a group in the field of mental health
Description
In this topic, students learn how to implement the visual art therapy process in the group’s work in the field of mental health. The emphasis is on adapting the basics to the specificities of the group, the therapeutic relationship and group dynamics, as well as defining the objectives of the group and integrating appropriate methods. Each lesson practically trains skills to work in a group context. |
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Visual arts therapy for clients/patients in a group in the field of medical rehabilitation
Description
As part of the topic, students get to know the process of visual art therapy in the group’s work in the field of medical rehabilitation. We are looking at tailoring the basics to the needs of specific patient groups, organising and dynamics the group process, and developing goals and strategies to support patient rehabilitation processes. In each lesson, practical skills are trained to work with rehabilitation groups. |
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Visual arts therapy for clients/patients in a group in the field of mental health
Description
In this topic, students learn how to implement the visual art therapy process in the group’s work in the field of mental health. The emphasis is on adapting the basics to the specificities of the group, the therapeutic relationship and group dynamics, as well as defining the objectives of the group and integrating appropriate methods. Each lesson practically trains skills to work in a group context. |
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Visual arts therapy for clients/patients in a group in the field of mental health
Description
In this topic, students learn how to implement the visual art therapy process in the group’s work in the field of mental health. The emphasis is on adapting the basics to the specificities of the group, the therapeutic relationship and group dynamics, as well as defining the objectives of the group and integrating appropriate methods. Each lesson practically trains skills to work in a group context. |
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Visual arts therapy for clients/patients in a group in the field of medical rehabilitation
Description
As part of the topic, students get to know the process of visual art therapy in the group’s work in the field of medical rehabilitation. We are looking at tailoring the basics to the needs of specific patient groups, organising and dynamics the group process, and developing goals and strategies to support patient rehabilitation processes. In each lesson, practical skills are trained to work with rehabilitation groups. |
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Visual arts therapy for clients/patients in a group in the field of mental health
Description
In this topic, students learn how to implement the visual art therapy process in the group’s work in the field of mental health. The emphasis is on adapting the basics to the specificities of the group, the therapeutic relationship and group dynamics, as well as defining the objectives of the group and integrating appropriate methods. Each lesson practically trains skills to work in a group context. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Case, C., Dalley, T. & Reddick, D. 2022. The Handbook of Art Therapy (4th ed.). Routledge.
2.
Mārtinsone, K., un Krevica, E. 2014. Mākslu terapija dažādām kllientu/pacientu grupām. Rīga: RSU.
3.
Malchiodi, C.A. 2013. Art Therapy And Health Care. New York, London: Guilford Press.
4.
Malchiodi, C.A. 2012. Handbook of art therapy. New York, London: Guilford Press. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Bull, S. & O’Farrell, K. 2012. Art Therapy and Learning Disabilities: “Don’t Guess My Happiness”. Hove, East Sussex; New York: Routledge.
2.
Mākslu terapija dažādām klientu/pacientu grupām. Tēzes. ERASMUS Intensīvā programma 30.06.-09.07.2012. Rīga: RSU.
3.
Buchalter, S.I. 2011. Art Therapy and Creative Coping Techniques for Older Adults. London, Philadelphia: Jessika Kingsley Publishers.
4.
Mārtinsone, K. 2010. Pētījumi mākslu terapijā. Rīga: Drukātava.
5.
Buchalter, S.I. 2009. Art Therapy Techniques and Applications. London, Philadelphia: Jessika Kingsley Publishers.
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Silverstone, L. 2009. Art Therapy Exercises: Inspirational and Practical Ideas to Stimulate the Imagination. London, Philadelphia: Jessika Kingsley Publishers.
7.
Case, C. & Dalley, T. 2008. Art Therapy With Children: From Infancy to Adolescence. London, New York: Routledge.
8.
Greenman, C. 2008. Expression and Survival : An Aesthetic Approach to the Problem of Suicide. Iegūts no ProQuest Ebrary.
9.
Hass-Cohen, N. & Carr, R. 2008. Art Therapy and Clinical Neuroscience. London, Philadelphia: Jessika Kingsley Publishers.
10.
Malchiodi, C.A. 2007. The Art Therapy Sourcebook. New York: McGraw-Hill.
11.
Abrams, H.I., & Pearman, H. 2007. Art Therapy for Children of All Ages: A Cookbook for Therapists. Denver, Colorado: Outskirts Press.
12.
Moon, B.L. 2015. Ethical Issues In Art Therapy. Springfield: Charles C. Thomas.
13.
Hinz, L.D. 2006. Drawing from Within : Using Art to Treat Eating Disorders. Iegūts no ProQuest Ebrary.
14.
Gilroy, A. 2006. Art Therapy, Research and Evidence-based Practice. London: Sage Publications.
15.
Liebmann, M. 2004. Art Therapy for Groups: A Handbook of Themes and Exercises. Hove, East Sussex, New York: Brunner-Routledge.
16.
Safran, D.S. 2002. Art Therapy and AD/HD: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches. London, Philadelphia: Jessika Kingsley Publishers.
17.
Moon, B.L. 2012. The Dynamics of Art as Therapy With Adolescents. Springfield: Charles C. Thomas.
18.
Malchiodi, C.A. 2018. The Handbook of Art Therapy and Digital Technology. London: Jessika Kingsley Publishers.