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A Bird with No Name Was Born, Then Gone: A Child’s Processing of Early Adoption through Art Therapy

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Abstract

An art-based case study was used to illustrate the therapy journey of a child working through issues related to early adoption. The objective of this case was to review art products and clinical notes systematically, exploring main clinical themes and illustrating both challenges related to adoption and the potential of art therapy to support healing within this context. The methods of investigation and report focused on exploring the meaning of narratives, the art products, and the relational dynamic which emerged during sessions. The results are discussed within the context of the relevant literature, emphasizing considerations for working through adoption challenges in art therapy.

Original languageEnglish
Article number751
JournalChildren
Volume10
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Apr 2023

Keywords

  • adoption
  • art therapy
  • attachment
  • expressive
  • symbolic processing

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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