Art therapy with an African American female combat veteran experiencing effects of mild traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15528417 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gioia Chilton (0000-0003-3337-8790, Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, corresponding author), Jennifer Marie DeLucia (Syracuse University), Myissha Tompkins (Stafford College) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Pages | 1512565-1512565 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-14 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1512565 |
| PMID | 40727852 |
| OpenAlex | W4412395859 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 41 |
This retrospective case study explored the use of art therapy (AT) with an AfricanAmerican female combat veteran experiencing the effects of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and co-occurring post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study aimed to understand how culturally informed military AT functions in the treatment of a female service member with mTBI and PTSD. Qualitative data were collected from artwork, case notes, and the therapist's clinical reflections. Quantitative data were collected using the Emotion Regulation Strategies for Artistic Creative Activities Scale (ERS-ACA). Thematic analysis and ERS-ACA results revealed several themes. The results illustrated that art therapy supported the client to express her needs, strengths, and treatment progress; it facilitated emotional expression; supported the expression of cultural identity; and provided a method for communicating her needs to others outside of art therapy sessions. This case study underscores the potential for utilizing standardized art therapy treatment methods to benefit military-connected individuals with similar conditions
Art Therapy · Combat stress reaction · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Thematic analysis · Traumatic brain injury · Traumatic stress · Art Therapy and Mental Health · Clinical Psychology · Identity, Memory, and Therapy · Medicine · Music Therapy and Health · Psychology
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