A content analysis of person-centered expressive therapy outcomes
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19430487 |
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| Authors | Charles Merrill, Charles E Merrill (Sonoma State University), Svend Andersen (0000-0002-2295-0571) |
| Year | 1993 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 354-363 |
| Publication date | 1993-01-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Humanistic Psychologist (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0887-3267 • E-ISSN: 1547-3333 |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1080/08873267.1993.9976928 |
| OpenAlex | W2040682431 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 3 |
This study is a content analysis and follow‐up of thirty‐two former participants in multi‐modal expressive therapy training workshops conducted by the Person‐Centered Expressive Therapy Institute. The theoretical foundation of the study is based on Carl Rogers’ concept of the “significant learning” and Natalie Rogers’ concept of the “creative connection.” The expressive therapy applies core conditions of acceptance, empathic understanding, and congruence in a learning setting that uses writing, visual arts, drama, music and dance. Narratives of significant incidents were analyzed phenomenologically. Results revealed important learnings and shifts of self‐perceptions towards greater self‐awareness, improved self‐confidence, risk‐taking, deeper self‐exploration and appreciation for the process involved in the creative act. This qualitative study shows expressive therapy as making an important contribution to person‐centered theory and practice
Content analysis · Psychotherapist · Sociology · Child Therapy and Development · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Mathematics · Psychology · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
| Highly cited | No |
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