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Art therapy in difficult life situations
VÍCHOVÁ, Magdaléna
This thesis deals with the topic of children experiencing stressful family situations, including most common problematic events such as divorce, neglect, psychological and physical abuse, all leading to possible cause of traumatic child experiences. Trauma is described as a common outcome of stressful situations. The origins, signs, symptoms and post -traumatic stress disorder are all topics covered in the thesis in addition to the possible use of art therapy with children affected by CAN syndrome including their art manifesta-tions. As part of the thesis, a description of the author's experience of working and observ-ing childrens' art in a crisis centre is encapsulated. The author attempts to to find possible manifestations of traumatic events in the childrens' artistic expression. Inconnection with this aim, two case studies, a description of the childrens' work, and a personal reflection is laid out. The aim of the final chapter is to discuss and interpret the various artistic creations of the children from the centre, while exploring their manifestations of stressful life situations.
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