Date of Award
Spring April 2013
Access Restriction
Research Projects
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Marital and Family Therapy
School or College
College of Communication and Fine Arts
First Advisor
Einat Metzl
Abstract
A six week self-study was conducted to explore the use of regular contemplative practice and art-making to examine effects on the life of an art therapy graduate student. This study examined a three-fold inquiry regarding the use of contemplative practices, namely Buddhist meditation, as well as weekly reflective art making to broaden self-knowledge and enhance general wellbeing. Further implications of the use of contemplative practice and reflective art making were reviewed for clinical application in the field of art therapy, both for the client and art therapist.
Recommended Citation
Ebsen, Kristina Marie, "An Exploration of Contemplative Practice in the Life of the Art Therapist" (2013). LMU/LLS Theses and Dissertations. 26.
https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/etd/26
