Creative arts in psychotherapy treatment protocol for children after trauma

Nadine van Westrhenen; Elzette Fritz; Helen Oosthuizen; Suzan  Lemont; A. Vermeer; R.J. Kleber

doi:10.1016/j.aip.2017.04.013

Creative arts in psychotherapy treatment protocol for children after trauma

Nadine van Westrhenen, Elzette Fritz, Helen Oosthuizen, Suzan Lemont, A. Vermeer, R.J. Kleber

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Abstract

In this article we introduce a Creative Arts in Psychotherapy (CAP) treatment protocol for children who have been traumatized, aiming to enhance their psychological wellbeing and strengthening positive development. The protocol combines principles of group dynamics and multimodal arts activities in order to facilitate healing through the three stages of the trauma recovery model; creating a safe space,
telling the trauma story, and preparing the children to return to the community. The programme takes place over a period often 90-minute sessions. The CAP therapeutic process is designed to be run in groups of six to eight participants in the age between 8 to 12 years. The described protocol aims to bring more
uniformity in the management of child trauma in multicultural and under-resourced communities. It can be carried out by any qualified health care professional, where clients are seeking help and relief.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	128-135
Journal	The Arts in Psychotherapy
Volume	54
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2017.04.013
Publication status	Published - 2017

Keywords

Child trauma
Creative arts therapy
Treatment protocol
PTSD
Group intervention

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