ART THERAPY

I. Definition: Art therapy is the therapeutic use of art making, within a professional relationship, by people who experience illness, trauma, transitions, or challenges in living. Through creating art and reflecting on the art products and processes, people can increase awareness of self and others, cope with symptoms, stress, and traumatic life experiences; enhance cognitive abilities; and enjoy the life-affirming pleasures of making art. II. General objectives: Name of therapy: Art Therapy

After 30 minutes of art therapy the clients will be able to acquire new knowledge and alternative ways intended to enhance expression of feelings and promote creativity.

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Specific objectives:

1. Introduce self to the group. 2. Be oriented to date , time and place. 3. Agree on rules for the art therapy. 4. State the purpose of art therapy. 5. Explanation of the mechanics and guidelines for art therapy. 6. Execution of the skills learned by the selected patients through drawing. 7. Explanation of the rules for drawing patient selected. 8. Verbalization of feeling from selected patient about the activity.

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Purpose of art therapy

To increase meaningful experiences in the current situation as well as to increase leisure enjoyment. Facilitate memory recall To facilitate treatment team assessment and rate level of cognitive ability . To provide additional emotional support and expression of emotions related to life situations and changes. To stimulate interaction with his environment and people in it. To help establish control and choice. V. Expected participants

Prepared by: PSU BSN 4 students Group 5

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Cooperative Psychiatric Clients of all ages.

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Physical arrangement

Location: Female Ward Venue: Mess Hall

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Materials necessary for the activity MP3 Microphone Tables and Chairs

Crayons Drawing paper Pencils Music VIII. Mechanics and guidelines for the activity

1. Introduce the title of the activity and purpose 2. Present the visual aids that will be utilized all throughout the activity. 3. Instruct the student nurses to assist every clients in comfortable positions. 4. The facilitators will provide drawing materials to the clients which is necessary for the art work. 5. The psychiatric patients will be given 30 minutes to draw what they want to express using any coloring materials. 6. Once the patient is done with their work, they are required to show it to all the participants; an explanation about the concept of the art work made will be given by the patient. Note: Allow the patient to draw alone; coaching is being discouraged,

Prepared by: PSU BSN 4 students Group 5

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Prepared by: PSU BSN 4 students Group 5

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IX. List of students

Prepared by: PSU BSN 4 students Group 5