Family systems theory emphasizes the family as a whole system dependent on the interactions between members. The recent integration of family systems theory and art therapy has developed into family art therapy (Kwiatkowska, 2001). According to Arrington (1991), family art therapy is applicable to a variety of familial issues and provides each member the opportunity to see the family from every other member's perspective. In the following study, the integration of family systems theory and art therapy was utilized in the treatment of a family. The purpose of this qualitative case study is to explore the way in which a family experiences family art therapy sessions. In this study, a case presentation is provided in an effort to offer further insight into the family's experience. Through the collection of case notes and transcriptions of family art therapy sessions, family interviews, and artwork created during the sessions, data was analyzed for common themes. The discussion includes integration of theory as well as provides information regarding limitations of the study and implications for future research. / A Thesis Submitted to the Department of Art Education in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science. / Summer Semester, 2005. / June 27, 2005. / Systems Theory, Art Therapy, Case Study, Qualitative, Family Therapy / Includes bibliographical references. / Marcia Rosal, Professor Directing Thesis; David Gussak, Committee Member; Marsha Rehm, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_180532 |
| Contributors | Moore, Mindi (authoraut), Rosal, Marcia (professor directing thesis), Gussak, David (committee member), Rehm, Marsha (committee member), Department of Art Education (degree granting department), Florida State University (degree granting institution) |
| Publisher | Florida State University, Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource, computer, application/pdf |
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