and others. Within the group there is more understanding and acceptance of
who others are. Members become more appreciative of themselves as they are,
and they move toward self-direction. They empower themselves in new ways,
and they increasingly trust themselves. The members become more creative
because they are willing to accept their own uniqueness. They become more
empathic, accepting, and congruent in their relationships with others, and in
doing so engage in more meaningful relationships (Cain, 2010).
Person-Centered Expressive Arts
in Groups*
Natalie Rogers, daughter of Carl Rogers, expanded on her father’s theory of
creativity using the expressive arts to enhance personal growth for individuals
and groups. Group facilitators, counselors, and psychotherapists trained in
person-centered expressive arts offer their clients or groups the opportunity to
create movement, visual art, journal writing, and sound and music to express
their feelings and gain insight from these activities (N. Rogers, 1993).
PRINCIPLES OF EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY
Expressive arts therapy is a multimodal approach integrating mind, body,
emotions, and spiritual inner resources through the use of various art forms—
movement, drawing, painting, sculpting, writing, music, and improvisation—
in a supportive setting for the purpose of growth and healing. This therapy is
in addition to talking about feelings. Any art form generated from deep emotions
aids in the process of self-discovery, and the raw and spontaneous
product—as is—is part of the therapeutic process. This therapy is not about
creating a “pretty” picture, a dance ready for the stage, or a poem written and
rewritten to perfection.
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