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Individual Art Therapy in Practice

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:8.00
Study Course Accepted:08.03.2024 15:23:10
Study Course Information
Course Code:REK_132LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:10.00ECTS:15.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Health CareTarget Audience:Rehabilitation
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Jana Duhovska
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)0Lecture Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)14Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes28
Total Contact Hours28
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Professional activity in art therapy, legal bases. Evaluation principles and the process of the art therapy, psychology of the personality and development, experience in individual counselling, Specialization I.
Objective:
To develop the professional knowledge, skills and attitudes about the art therapy in work with patients (individually in psychiatry, rehabilitation, social care). Create opportunities to learn and apply the art therapy methods and techniques working with different patients (individually in psychiatry, rehabilitation, social work), use basic principles of art therapy theoretical approach, intervention and technical therapeutic process, develop and train skills to plan, manage and analyse process of the art therapy, evaluate and document the results of art therapy.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introductory activity. Information about the content and organization of practice, requirements for defense and evaluation criteria.Classes1.00auditorium
2Workshop on writing a practice case (report).Classes1.00auditorium
3Supervision.Classes12.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Art therapy in practice, according to specialization, under the supervision of a mentor and supervisor. Search, selection and analysis of the theoretical sources linked to the cases I practice. Case preparation for supervision. Analysis of own experience in the practice diary. Prepare a written placement report, a written analysis of one case, presentation of one case.
Assessment Criteria:
Written case study and presentation. Placement report (passed/failed), review from a mentor and a supervisor (passed/failed), self-reflection on the placement (passed/failed). Supervision attendance (counted at 80% attendance). The student presents at least one case individually and one in a group (history of client/patient development, art-based evaluation and review of work in sessions), analyzes his/her activity, reflects on his/her professional work and that of others. Has made a practice video recording. The supervision protocols meet the requirements and are correctly filled out. Written internship report (passed/failed), mentor's evaluation (passed/failed), supervisor's evaluation (passed/failed), self-reflection in the internship diary (passed/failed).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Defence (Placement)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Students describe reasons for various art therapy methods and techniques, compare different art therapy theoretical approaches to work with a variety of patients in psychiatry, rehabilitation, social care, critically analyse the art therapy process organisation and intervention with different patients, analyse specifics of the process and the differences between children and adults.
Skills:Students evaluate patients in the context of art therapy. Select an appropriate art therapy theoretical approach to work with a variety of patients in psychiatry, rehabilitation, social care. Create the art treatment plan for an individual patient, taking into account the specificities of patient group, age groups and the potential risks. Integrate art therapy goals in multidisciplinary teamwork. Select and use appropriate art therapy methods, techniques and interventions. Critically analyse and evaluate art therapy process and outcome. Obtain protocols. Develop recommendations. Explain to the patient and/or his or her parents/carers and other professionals the process of art therapy, results and implications on health.
Competencies:Master's students apply art therapy methods, techniques and interventions according to the specifics of the patient group and the goal of art therapy. Organizes and manages the art therapy process. Analyzes the dynamics of the art therapy process and interprets the results of art therapy. Uses art therapy skills and art expression: non-verbal communication, imagery, symbolism and metaphors in the art therapy process. Uses patient reflection and provides feedback on the creative process and outcome. Works in accordance with his professional competence, recognizes his professional limitations and opportunities. Observes professional ethics. Demonstrates an empathetic, respectful and understanding attitude towards patients. Able to self-reflect.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Mākslu terapija (otrais izdevums). (2011). Sast. K. Mārtinsone. Rīga: RaKa. (akceptējams izdevums)
2Mākslu terapija dažādām klientu/pacientu grupām. (2014). Sast. Mārtinsone K., Krevica E. Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte
3Supervīzija un tās specifika mākslu terapijā. (2010). Sast. Mārtinsone K. Rīga: Drukātava.
Additional Reading
1A comprehensive guide to music therapy: theory, clinical practice, research, and training. (2019). Sast. Lindahl Jacobsen, S., Nygaard Pedersen, I., Bonde, L.O. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
2The Oxford handbook of dance and wellbeing. (2017). Red. Karkou, V., Oliver, S., Lycouris, S. London: Oxford University Press
3Handbook of art therapy (2nd edition). (2012). Malchiodi, C.A. New York; London: Guilford Press
4Acting for real: drama therapy process, technique, and performance (2nd edition). (2019). Emunah, R. London: Routledge
Other Information Sources
1The arts in psychotherapy
2Drama therapy review
3Nordic journal of music therapy
4Body, movement and dance in psychotherapy
5International journal of art therapy