An Exploration of Art Therapy Services Offered to University Community Members During Transition

Julia Arias, Marissa Gonzales, Melissa Gonzalez, Raegen Valdes

Research output: ThesisMaster's Thesis

Abstract

This qualitative case study examined art therapy services offered by Loyola Marymount University's Helen B. Landgarten Art Therapy Clinic to university students and staff amidst the transition back to in-person services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to explore the efficacy of interventions and clinical themes that emerged as a result of the services offered to members of the university as they transitioned back to in-person services. Two focus groups were held to gather data from participants and facilitators of the workshops. The analysis of this data led researchers to find that the art therapy services resulted in decreased stress and created a sense of community support amongst both participants and facilitators. In addition, the researchers found other emergent clinical themes that were illuminated in the data collected from both focus groups. The findings from this study are supported by literature that aligns with the outcomes from the workshops: being effective in managing stress and building community support.

Original languageEnglish
QualificationMaster of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy with Specialized Training in Art Therapy
Awarding Institution
  • Loyola Marymount University
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Bianchi, Jessica, Advisor
StatePublished - May 1 2022
Externally publishedYes

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