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Art Therapy with Chronic Physically Ill Adolescents : Exploring the Effectiveness of Medical Art Therapy as a Complementary Treatment.

Art Therapy with Chronic Physically Ill Adolescents explores the effectiveness of art therapy as a primary intervention with an adolescent population with chronic physical illnessin this particular case, with adolescents in chronic renal failure either on hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or after k...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Luginbuehl-Oelhafen, Ruth R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Springfield : Charles C Thomas Publisher, LTD, 2009.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Art Therapy with Chronic Physically Ill Adolescents explores the effectiveness of art therapy as a primary intervention with an adolescent population with chronic physical illnessin this particular case, with adolescents in chronic renal failure either on hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or after kidney transplantation. The hypothesis is that art therapy: (1) facilitates expression of emotions through artwork, ideally including verbal expression; (2) enhances self-esteem and identity; (3) helps them cope with their chronic physical illness; and (4) finally, offers an opportunity to vent ange.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (220 pages)
ISBN:9780398085537
0398085536