The Use of Visual Arts in Counseling Clients Who Engage in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2013
Originally Published In
Journal of Creativity in Mental Health
Volume Number
8
Issue Number
2
Page Numbers
120-135
Abstract
Visual arts mediums such as drawing, painting, making symbolic objects out of materials, and collage can be translated into useful creative interventions when counseling clients who self-injure. Theoretical support and guidelines for using visual arts when counseling clients who self-injure are presented. Specific examples of visual arts interventions that can be useful with this population are provided.
