By Anna R. Hiscox, Abby C. Calisch
Operating with humans from assorted cultural backgrounds offers useful and theoretical difficulties for paintings therapists, in addition to the possibilities represented by way of a medium which crosses linguistic and cultural limitations. during this quantity, execs engaged in artwork treatment talk about features of perform that are stricken by an atmosphere of accelerating cultural variety. a few contributions learn the issues confronted via individuals of ethnic minorities who're stuck among statement in their cultural identities and assimilation right into a varied social milieu, and the importance of the racial identification and cultural assumptions of the paintings therapist operating with them. Others discover the influence that treating consumers from different cultures has had on them, and the way they've got handled the emotions of loss, helplessness and guilt skilled whilst aiding refugees who've suffered tense occasions of their local international locations. every one bankruptcy represents a synthesis of the scholarship and the medical adventure of its writer, and the booklet as an entire balances case reports with educational study. whereas articulating the necessity for extra cultural range between practitioners, the entire members believe that touch with different traditions has enriched them in addition to their consumers.
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While similar racial background has been shown to have some positive effect on length of treatment, 'cultural responsiveness' is seen as the essential component in developing rapport and therapeutic effectiveness with clients of color (Sue et al. 1991). The development of cultural responsiveness through self-introspection and exploration has become a prerequisite for the provision of effective, culturally appropriate services. While the importance of multiculturalism is acknowledged within art therapy, few authors offer an in-depth exploration of these issues.
Summary. To begin, workshop facilitators should introduce themselves, describing their own interest or experiences that draw them to this topic. Participants should be invited to share their reasons for attending the workshop and to describe what they hope to gain from it. This open introduction and invitation sets the stage for sharing and candid dialogue. This beginning group dialogue allows the facilitators to make a quick assessment of participants' awareness of their racial identity and to make note of issues to be dealt with in later stages of the workshop.
As psychotherapy is not a culturally free activity, art therapists need to remain aware that cultural variables enter into treatment in ways that parallel their operation in society (Jenkins-Hall and Sacco 1991). Since the majority of art therapists are white, it is essential that they take an opportunity to increase their awareness and appreciation of themselves as racial beings. This, in turn, will significantly impact their ability to be culturally responsive and effective in dealing with a rapidly changing world.