Positive Art Therapy: Linking Positive Psychology to Art Therapy Theory, Practice, and Research

Autor/inn/en	Wilkinson, Rebecca A.; Chilton, Gioia
Titel	Positive Art Therapy: Linking Positive Psychology to Art Therapy Theory, Practice, and Research
Quelle	In: Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 30 (2013) 1, S.4-11 (8 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0742-1656
DOI	10.1080/07421656.2013.757513
Schlagwörter	Art Therapy; Psychology; Well Being; Psychological Patterns; Theory Practice Relationship; Research and Development; Allied Health Occupations Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Kunsttherapie; Psychologie; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; Theorie-Praxis-Beziehung; Forschung und Entwicklung
Abstract	As a growing movement in the larger field of mental health, positive psychology has much to offer the art therapy profession, which in turn is uniquely poised to contribute to the study of optimal functioning. This article discusses the relationship of positive psychology to art therapy and its capacity to mobilize client strengths, to induce experiences of flow and positive emotions, and to express life purpose and meaning as well as positive emotions. Suggested research and practical applications illuminate the potential of positive art therapy to move individuals, groups, and communities beyond solely the relief of suffering to a state of flourishing. (Contains 4 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10