TY - JOUR
T1 - The use of expressive techniques in counseling
AU - Bradley, Loretta J.
AU - Whiting, Peggy
AU - Hendricks, Bret
AU - Parr, Gerald
AU - Jones, Eugene Gordon
PY - 2008/5/27
Y1 - 2008/5/27
N2 - This manuscript explores and identifies the use of expressive techniques in counseling. Although verbal techniques are important, sometimes the best of verbal techniques are not sufficient. Creative, expressive techniques can add a new, important dimension to counseling. Such expressive techniques as cinema, art, and music are described to help counselors deal with ethical dilemmas, grief and loss, and substance abuse. These techniques can assist counselors and their clients in reframing ideas, shifting perspectives, externalizing emotion, and deepening an understanding of an experience or an issue.
AB - This manuscript explores and identifies the use of expressive techniques in counseling. Although verbal techniques are important, sometimes the best of verbal techniques are not sufficient. Creative, expressive techniques can add a new, important dimension to counseling. Such expressive techniques as cinema, art, and music are described to help counselors deal with ethical dilemmas, grief and loss, and substance abuse. These techniques can assist counselors and their clients in reframing ideas, shifting perspectives, externalizing emotion, and deepening an understanding of an experience or an issue.
KW - Art
KW - Cinematherapy
KW - Counseling
KW - Creativity
KW - Ethics
KW - Expressive techniques
KW - Grief
KW - Loss
KW - Movies
KW - Music
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=69849130830&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/15401380802023605
DO - 10.1080/15401380802023605
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:69849130830
SN - 1540-1383
VL - 3
SP - 44
EP - 59
JO - Journal of Creativity in Mental Health
JF - Journal of Creativity in Mental Health
IS - 1
ER -