Abstract
The researcher designed a heuristic study to develop new art therapy interventions to
strengthen her skills and abilities in dealing with needs and challenges due to legal blindness.
In addition to addressing the needs of the researcher, the art therapy interventions centered on
self-exploration in order to gain insight into the potential for helping other blind and visually
challenged individuals.
The researcher utilized a retrospective heuristic approach of her artwork to gain insight
into developing new art therapy interventions. Upon completion of the art review process the
new art therapy interventions were created on a weekly basis to address self-esteem issues,
emotional and physical ramifications, and coping mechanisms. Three different interventions
were created each week utilizing the same media to address these issues. Music was utilized
as an enhancement component in the background during the creative phases of creating the
art therapy interventions.
