Four years later: Clara revisited

TOPIC. The use of art therapy to treat posttraumatic response. PURPOSE. To demonstrate through the use of a case presentation ways in whic h art therapy can be used to facilitate healing from post-traumatic respons e. SOURCE, The author's own clinical work. CONCLUSIONS. The healing process for individuals experiencing post-traumati c response does not end with the formal termination of therapy. It may need to be supplemented with support and follow-up, short-term therapy episodes . Healing can be facilitated by art therapy, which provides a useful medium for identifying and exploring changes in self-concept, behaviors, and feel ings.