Visual Voice: Integrating Art into Psychotherapy for Military Trauma: A Case Study of a Combat Veteran
Date of Award
8-24-2024
Document Type
Doctoral Research Paper
Degree Name
Psy.D.
Organizational Unit
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
First Advisor
Kathryn Barrs
Second Advisor
Erica Adkins
Third Advisor
Liesel Hunter
Keywords
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Military personnel, Veterans, Trauma, Art making, Art therapy, Integrative therapy, Evidence-based treatment
Abstract
This aims of this paper are twofold: one, to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrative approach to therapy and two, to lend support to the use of art making as a successful adjunct to mental health treatment, particularly for Veterans and military personnel. This paper will examine these aims through the perspective of a case study; a therapy client who sought mental health treatment for over 3 years. Through the course of treatment, the client experienced different symptoms warranting unique approaches. Each modality or intervention was different and catered to the client’s specific needs at the given time. This paper follows his therapeutic journey including hardships, successes, and implications for further study.
Copyright Date
7-15-2024
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
All Rights Reserved.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Rights Holder
Patty Wilson
Provenance
Received from author
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English (eng)
Extent
34 pgs
File Size
311 KB
Recommended Citation
Wilson, Patty, "Visual Voice: Integrating Art into Psychotherapy for Military Trauma: A Case Study of a Combat Veteran" (2024). Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects. 539.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/capstone_masters/539