Developmental Stages in Art and Art Therapy Assessments

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts related to developmental stages in art and assessments used in art therapy, based on the student's lecture notes.

House Tree Person (H-T-P) assessment

A projective technique developed by John Buck in 1948, using drawings of a house, tree, and person to analyze an individual's psyche.

Ulman Personality Assessment

The first battery assessment developed by Eleanor Ulman in 1965, consisting of four chalk drawings aimed at analyzing personality.

House Tree Person (H-T-P) assessment

A projective technique developed by John Buck in 1948, using drawings of a house, tree, and person to analyze an individual's psyche.

Ulman Personality Assessment

The first battery assessment developed by Eleanor Ulman in 1965, consisting of four chalk drawings aimed at analyzing personality.

Kinetic Family Drawing (KFD)

A drawing assessment from 1970 where individuals draw family members engaged in activities to highlight family dynamics.

Levick Emotional & Cognitive Art Therapy Evaluation (LECATA)

An assessment created in 1983, involving six tasks on 12x18 paper, focusing on self-expression through art.

Family Art Diagnostic

An art therapy assessment developed by Helen Landgarten in 1987 to understand family interactions through art.

Brief Art Therapy Screening Evaluation (BATSE)

A 1996 assessment focusing on drawing two people in a setting to reveal psychological information quickly.

The Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale (FEATS)

Developed by Linda Gantt and Charles Tabone in 1998, it measures the process of drawing rather than the content.

Developmental Stages in Artwork

Stages parallel to Piaget’s cognitive development theories, illustrating how children's artwork reflects their cognitive processing.

Disorganized Scribble

A stage in children's drawing (ages 2-4) where random marks are made, showing no control and often going off the page.

Controlled Scribble

The stage where children (ages 2-4) begin to make circular movements that stay within the confines of the paper.

Named Scribbles

Scribbles that the artist identifies or names, though they may not be recognizable to others.

Pre-Schematic Stage

A drawing stage (ages 4-7) where drawings become more representational and color choices are based on emotions rather than realism.

Schematic Stage

The stage (ages 7-9) where a schema emerges representing objects, characterized by more accurate colors and basic shapes.

Gang Age (Dawning Realism)

A developmental phase (ages 9-12) where drawings incorporate greater realism, with overlapping objects and attempts at depth.

Pseudo Naturalistic Stage

An age (ages 12-14) marked by critical appreciation of art, focusing on naturalistic details and diminishing spontaneous creation.

Adolescent Art (The Period of Decision)

A stage (ages 14-17) where artists intentionally develop skills, master materials, and express personal and social themes in their art.

What is Social Action in Art Therapy?

Social Action in Art Therapy refers to using artistic expression to bring about social change and support communities in need.

What are Art Therapy Assessments?

Art Therapy Assessments are systematic methods used by therapists to evaluate clients' needs, emotions, and developmental progress through their artwork.

Why are drawing stages important in cognitive and emotional development?

Drawing stages reflect children's cognitive and emotional growth, helping therapists understand their development and address specific mental health issues.

How does art therapy address various problems/diagnoses?

Art therapy helps individuals express feelings, overcome trauma, improve self-esteem, and communicate more effectively, addressing issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Where did Art Therapy start and where is it practiced today?

Art Therapy began in psychiatric hospitals and now is practiced in various settings, including outpatient clinics, schools, prisons, and hospices.

What are some examples of places where art therapists can work?

Art therapists can work in outpatient therapy offices, day programs, psychiatric units, general hospitals, hospice facilities, shelters, prisons, schools, and family-based therapy agencies.

What is Primary Prevention in the context of Art Therapy?

Primary Prevention involves making art accessible to everyone, akin to regular check-ups or taking vitamins to maintain health.

What is Secondary Prevention in Art Therapy?

Secondary Prevention focuses on assisting individuals at increased risk for psychological issues, helping to mitigate potential problems.

What does Rubin suggest regarding the societal approach to prevention and treatment?

Rubin believes that if society prioritized prevention in mental health care as much as treatment, it could save money and prevent illness.

Can art therapy be harmful?

Art therapy can be harmful not because of the art itself or the diagnosis but due to inadequately trained or prepared therapists.

What role does art therapy play in addressing psychological problems?

Art therapy helps individuals express emotions, cope with trauma, and manage mental health challenges effectively.

What is Social Action?

Social Action is an organized effort towards social reform, aiming to raise awareness about marginalized groups and engender empathy and change within society.

Who are considered marginalized groups in the context of Social Action?

Marginalized groups include mentally ill individuals, inmates, homeless people, the elderly, low-income families, minorities, the disabled, refugees, the sick, LGBTQ+ individuals, and victims of trauma.

How are Art Therapy and Social Action connected?

Art Therapy and Social Action are intertwined, as art can powerfully convey individual and collective predicaments, fostering empathy and addressing social issues.

What is the significance of the IMAGE in Social Action?

The IMAGE has the unique ability to highlight collective issues and the timelessness of individual suffering, mediating understanding between personal and societal challenges.

What did Keith Haring contribute to social issues through his art?

Keith Haring used public art to convey social messages, creating over 50 public artworks addressing issues like HIV/AIDS awareness between 1982 and 1989.

What is the NAMES Project memorial Quilt?

The NAMES Project memorial Quilt is the largest ongoing community art project, honoring loved ones lost to AIDS and promoting awareness and remembrance through personalized quilt panels.

What is The Clothesline Project?

The Clothesline Project involves decorated t-shirts created by survivors and loved ones to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual abuse, symbolizing healing and connection.

What is the purpose of the Combat Paper Project?

The Combat Paper Project uses old military uniforms to create paper that is transformed into artwork, helping veterans reclaim their stories and cope with trauma through creativity.

What are the benefits of art therapy in the Inmate Mural Arts Project?

The Inmate Mural Arts Project aims to rehumanize inmates, decrease acting-out behaviors, foster problem-solving skills, alleviate depression, and enhance socialization among participants.

What does Dr. Frances Kaplan emphasize about art therapy and social action?

Dr. Frances Kaplan stresses that art therapy and social action are connected, and therapists should incorporate a mindset of social action in their practice to better understand client challenges.