This paper discusses the key concepts of hermeneutic phenomenology in relationship to art therapy focusing particularly on providing a theoretical foundation for the training and supervision of art ...therapists. It is my proposal that a hermeneutic phenomenology can provide an excellent theoretical method and basis for art therapy (Carpendale, 2006).
Lorraine Beninger Carpendale, Monica
Canadian Art Therapy Association journal,
20/9/1/, Volume:
17, Issue:
2
Journal Article
This paper examines the value of art therapy with the physically and mentally handicapped. It reviews a video entitled "The Art of Lorraine Beninger" that illustrates a creative art therapy process ...celebrating ability in the face of disability. It demonstrates clearly that someone who is mentally and physically handicapped, including being legally blind, can very effectively use creative art making within a therapeutic process.
This paper is about the application of the phenomenological method to art therapy supervision. The 5 key concepts of phenomenology outlined by Merleau-Ponty, the French philosopher, have been applied ...to a creative exercise to be used in the context of supervision in art therapy. This technique was developed to explore various aspects of a therapeutic situation and the client therapist relationship with the aim of uncovering the essence of those situations and relationships. It is my hope that this model will be useful for an art therapist doing individual post-session art, peer or group supervision.
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