Identity and Popular Culture In Art Therapy

Andrea Branca

Research output: ThesisMaster's Thesis

Abstract

This paper explores the psychological concept of identity and how popular culture may be used as a theme in art therapy for exploring and repairing life story. The literature review defines identity from varying perspectives with emphasis on awareness of parallels between popular culture and the client’s personal story. These parallels may offer art therapists a framework of images and memories useful specifically to exploring identity development with clients. The case study places client’s identity into the context of popular culture unique to the experiences of the client at varying life stages.

Original languageEnglish
QualificationMaster of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy with Specialized Training in Art Therapy
Awarding Institution
  • Loyola Marymount University
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Bodlović, Anthony, Advisor
StatePublished - May 1 2012
Externally publishedYes

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