AN ART-THERAPY GROUP FOR CLIENTS WITH CHRONIC-SCHIZOPHRENIA

Authors
POTOCKY M
Citation
M. Potocky, AN ART-THERAPY GROUP FOR CLIENTS WITH CHRONIC-SCHIZOPHRENIA, Social work with groups, 16(3), 1993, pp. 73-82
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Social Work
Journal title
Social work with groups → ACNP
ISSN journal
01609513
Volume
16
Issue
3
Year of publication
1993
Pages
73 - 82
Database
ISI
SICI code
0160-9513(1993)16:3<73:AAGFCW>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
An art therapy group for clients with chronic schizophrenia was conduc ted in a residential facility. Weekly art projects, in combination wit h a Gestalt therapy approach, were used to enhance group members' soci al skills. The group was successful in enhancing clients' self-express ion and social interaction. The article describes the benefits of the art therapy-Gestalt therapy group as part of a comprehensive supportiv e treatment program.