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    Worry Canvases: The Effectiveness of Combining Art Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

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    Riccardi, Maria
    Date
    2013
    Degree
    Master of Arts in Art Therapy
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    https://scholars.smwc.edu/handle/20.500.12770/549
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    Abstract
    The study examined the beneficial effects of individual art therapy on anxiety-related symptoms in a sample of 12 adults suffering from Anxiety Disorders (AD). The use of clay, watercolor, colored pencils and collage materials demonstrated that the Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC) is a viable tool in cognitive restructuring. The central questions posited are the following: Do adults with AD find the combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Art Therapy effective in their treatment? What is the effectiveness of combining image making with a range of materials on cognitive flexibility? What is the impact of the continuum of art materials on anxiety? The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the Acceptance and Action Questionnaires (AAQ-II) were administered, as well as a post-treatment evaluation survey and the Expressive Therapies Continuum Qualitative Assessment (Hinz, 2009). The findings from these instruments suggested that the framework of the ETC as a guide to art therapy is beneficial in reducing anxiety-related symptoms, and that clay and collage making were the most effective media in reducing anxiety.
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    Art therapy; Cognitive therapy; Anxiety
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