Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aip.2025.102377
Joyu Lee , Hanne Mette Ridder , Charlotte Lindvang
This article presents an expanded application of the Music Breathing (MB) method, evolving from its clinical origins to support emotional well-being in broader populations. Building on Körlin's foundational framework, this adaptation integrates principles from narrative therapy, mindful self-compassion, and trauma-informed expressive arts to offer a more inclusive and accessible approach. Through an in-depth case study of a university student, we explore how MB fosters embodied awareness, self-regulation, emotion regulation, and meaning making. Rather than focusing solely on broadening an individual's Window of Tolerance, this model emphasizes broadening the "Circle of Capacity"—the ability to experience distress, joy, curiosity, playfulness, and emotional presence. Thematic analysis revealed four overarching themes: (1) breath as a pathway to embodied awareness and regulation, (2) music as a supportive medium for emotional exploration and regulation, (3) shifting inner narratives toward flexibility and mindful self-compassion, and (4) developing emotional capacity through repetition and intentional practice. Together, these findings highlight the potential of MB as a structured yet adaptable practice that supports emotional growth and the re-authoring of identity through creative and reflective engagement.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aip.2025.102388
Silvia Piol , Shoshi Keisari , Hod Orkibi
Phototherapy is a therapeutic approach in which trained therapists use photographs and photography to facilitate psychological growth and therapeutic change. This study explored how therapists apply phototherapy with older women, and focuses on techniques that address the aging female body. Because gendered ageism, i.e., the intersection of ageism and gender bias, shapes women’s embodied experiences of aging, this study examined the core processes and phototherapy techniques that creative arts therapists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and social workers implement with aging women. Sixteen international professionals working with aging women through phototherapy techniques were interviewed, and the resulting data were then analyzed through Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Four themes were generated: (1) photography as a medium for the visibility and recognition of the aging female body; (2) visual metaphors and symbols as methods to explore the aging body; (3) agency through photography engagement; and (4) confronting ageism in photographic representations of the aging body. Together, the findings highlight the potential of phototherapy to foster visibility, recognition, and agency in relation to the embodied experiences of older women. By emphasizing the continuum of clients’ responses, the findings highlight the importance of client-led therapeutic approaches. When thoughtfully adapted to individual needs, phototherapy can offer mental health practitioners a valuable tool to support older women in exploring identity and embodiment in later life.
{"title":"Therapists’ perspectives on phototherapy with older women: Exploring embodied self-representations in aging","authors":"Silvia Piol , Shoshi Keisari , Hod Orkibi","doi":"10.1016/j.aip.2025.102388","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aip.2025.102388","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Phototherapy is a therapeutic approach in which trained therapists use photographs and photography to facilitate psychological growth and therapeutic change. This study explored how therapists apply phototherapy with older women, and focuses on techniques that address the aging female body. Because gendered ageism, i.e., the intersection of ageism and gender bias, shapes women’s embodied experiences of aging, this study examined the core processes and phototherapy techniques that creative arts therapists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and social workers implement with aging women. Sixteen international professionals working with aging women through phototherapy techniques were interviewed, and the resulting data were then analyzed through <em>Reflexive Thematic Analysis</em>. Four themes were generated: (1) photography as a medium for the visibility and recognition of the aging female body; (2) visual metaphors and symbols as methods to explore the aging body; (3) agency through photography engagement; and (4) confronting ageism in photographic representations of the aging body. Together, the findings highlight the potential of phototherapy to foster visibility, recognition, and agency in relation to the embodied experiences of older women. By emphasizing the continuum of clients’ responses, the findings highlight the importance of client-led therapeutic approaches. When thoughtfully adapted to individual needs, phototherapy can offer mental health practitioners a valuable tool to support older women in exploring identity and embodiment in later life.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47590,"journal":{"name":"Arts in Psychotherapy","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 102388"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145623029","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aip.2025.102387
Christina Devereaux , Sharon W. Goodill
Clinical training in dance/movement therapy (DMT) requires more than theoretical knowledge; it demands the development of embodied clinical skills. These are nuanced competencies that integrate movement observation with relational skills such as kinesthetic empathy and nonverbal attunement. While traditional classroom instruction and field placements can provide essential foundations, they often lack controlled, iterative opportunities for students to refine these embodied competencies before engaging with clients. This article provides an introduction of healthcare simulation concepts and practices, then describes applications of these methods in a DMT training program. Overall goals for these applications are to enhance learning outcomes, strengthen clinical preparedness, deepen the embodiment of knowledge, and assess student competencies. We describe standardized patient training, the use of a specialized lab to enhance physical and psychological fidelity, and the use of simulation in both summative and formative assessments. Four curricular examples: an initial clinical interview, co-facilitated DMT group, role-play simulating a medical setting, and an individual DMT session for summative evaluation are detailed.
{"title":"Innovations in dance/movement therapy education: Simulation lab applications","authors":"Christina Devereaux , Sharon W. Goodill","doi":"10.1016/j.aip.2025.102387","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aip.2025.102387","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Clinical training in dance/movement therapy (DMT) requires more than theoretical knowledge; it demands the development of embodied clinical skills. These are nuanced competencies that integrate movement observation with relational skills such as kinesthetic empathy and nonverbal attunement. While traditional classroom instruction and field placements can provide essential foundations, they often lack controlled, iterative opportunities for students to refine these embodied competencies before engaging with clients. This article provides an introduction of healthcare simulation concepts and practices, then describes applications of these methods in a DMT training program. Overall goals for these applications are to enhance learning outcomes, strengthen clinical preparedness, deepen the embodiment of knowledge, and assess student competencies. We describe standardized patient training, the use of a specialized lab to enhance physical and psychological fidelity, and the use of simulation in both summative and formative assessments. Four curricular examples: an initial clinical interview, co-facilitated DMT group, role-play simulating a medical setting, and an individual DMT session for summative evaluation are detailed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47590,"journal":{"name":"Arts in Psychotherapy","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 102387"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145623031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aip.2025.102382
Angelle Cook , Calli Renee Armstrong , Jason Frydman , Rebecca Versaci , Larry Ludlow
Over the past decade, several initiatives have been launched to increase empirical research in the field of drama therapy. This article presents the Drama Therapy Core Process Coding System (DT-CPCS), developed by the North American Drama Therapy Association’s Core Processes Research Subcommittee with the aim to operationalize and observe core processes central to drama therapy. This article outlines the DT-CPCS which was developed through a multi-phase, 3 year research process involving analyzing videos of sessions using several drama therapy approaches and client populations. The resulting coding system reflects notable changes from previous conceptualizations of the drama therapy core processes. Specifically, the DT-CPCS identifies engagement with dramatic reality as the principal core process. This core process occurs in two distinct forms, liminal and projective, and is experienced across five states within the dramatic reality: active, active/reflective, active/receptive, reflective, and receptive. The DT-CPCS also allows for the identification of five observable core processes: dramatic embodiment, dramatic play, witnessing, reflection in dramatic reality, and reflection on dramatic reality. Two previously conceptualized core processes, distancing and multidimensional relationship, were found to be not-observably-distinct and were integrated into the principal core process of engagement with dramatic reality. The DT-CPCS offers standardized language and a coding structure that supports research, training, and supervision, with the potential to link drama therapy techniques to clinical outcomes. Implications for further empirical investigation and development of future quality measures are discussed.
{"title":"The drama therapy core process coding system: A transtheoretical capturing of drama therapy processes","authors":"Angelle Cook , Calli Renee Armstrong , Jason Frydman , Rebecca Versaci , Larry Ludlow","doi":"10.1016/j.aip.2025.102382","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aip.2025.102382","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Over the past decade, several initiatives have been launched to increase empirical research in the field of drama therapy. This article presents the Drama Therapy Core Process Coding System (DT-CPCS), developed by the North American Drama Therapy Association’s Core Processes Research Subcommittee with the aim to operationalize and observe core processes central to drama therapy. This article outlines the DT-CPCS which was developed through a multi-phase, 3 year research process involving analyzing videos of sessions using several drama therapy approaches and client populations. The resulting coding system reflects notable changes from previous conceptualizations of the drama therapy core processes. Specifically, the DT-CPCS identifies engagement with dramatic reality as the principal core process. This core process occurs in two distinct forms, liminal and projective, and is experienced across five states within the dramatic reality: active, active/reflective, active/receptive, reflective, and receptive. The DT-CPCS also allows for the identification of five observable core processes: dramatic embodiment, dramatic play, witnessing, reflection in dramatic reality, and reflection on dramatic reality. Two previously conceptualized core processes, distancing and multidimensional relationship, were found to be not-observably-distinct and were integrated into the principal core process of engagement with dramatic reality. The DT-CPCS offers standardized language and a coding structure that supports research, training, and supervision, with the potential to link drama therapy techniques to clinical outcomes. Implications for further empirical investigation and development of future quality measures are discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47590,"journal":{"name":"Arts in Psychotherapy","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 102382"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145579173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aip.2025.102385
Gianmarco Biancalani , Hod Orkibi , Lucia Maria Moretto , Shoshi Keisari
The intersection of ageism and homophobia places older gay men in a uniquely vulnerable position, exposing them to compounded forms of discrimination. This intersectionality can manifest in internalized homophobia, limited access to social support, and overall reduced well-being. Psychodrama and drama therapy have proven effective in fostering self-acceptance, strengthening social connections, and supporting identity development in both older adults and LGBT+ individuals. This paper introduces a five-stage tele-drama-based intervention tailored to address the psychological needs of older gay men. The intervention comprises 10 structured sessions to help participants explore their life stories, integrate these experiences into a cohesive narrative, and cultivate a sense of continuity and purpose. Grounded in a conceptual framework of life-span developmental psychology and life review, psychodrama, drama therapy, this paper describes each phase and offers a user's manual-type approach suitable for practice and research. Implementing key processes and techniques is illustrated through case illustrations that highlight the intervention's practical application. Finally, directions for further research are discussed.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aip.2025.102379
Javier Vargas
This exploratory study examined how the therapeutic environment influences the modifications therapists make when using Sandplay Therapy (SPT) with adults diagnosed with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The study aimed to document how licensed mental health professionals adapt SPT to address the emotional and behavioral needs of this population. A quantitative, cross-sectional design was used with 30 licensed therapists who completed the Sandplay Therapy Environment and Practice Survey (STEP-S), a researcher-developed instrument assessing environmental factors and clinical adaptations in SPT practice. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlations, and linear regression analyses were conducted, along with preliminary reliability indices (Cronbach’s α and McDonald’s ω) to evaluate the internal consistency of the STEP-S. Therapists frequently reported modifying environmental conditions by reducing sensory distractions, adjusting lighting, and cultivating a calm, protected setting to support client safety and symbolic expression. Facilitation strategies reflected a flexible combination of non-directive and structured approaches, particularly during early recovery. Regression analyses suggested that greater use of directive techniques was associated with therapist-perceived improvements in clients’ emotional regulation, although these findings should be interpreted cautiously due to the pilot sample size. Overall, the results provide preliminary evidence that therapist adaptability and environmental sensitivity play meaningful roles in supporting recovery through SPT. The STEP-S shows promise as a descriptive measure for capturing therapist-reported adaptations and practice-based insights. Future research with larger and more diverse samples is recommended.
{"title":"Creating space for healing: An exploratory study of the sandplay therapy environment and practice survey (STEP-S) with adults in recovery","authors":"Javier Vargas","doi":"10.1016/j.aip.2025.102379","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aip.2025.102379","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This exploratory study examined how the therapeutic environment influences the modifications therapists make when using Sandplay Therapy (SPT) with adults diagnosed with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The study aimed to document how licensed mental health professionals adapt SPT to address the emotional and behavioral needs of this population. A quantitative, cross-sectional design was used with 30 licensed therapists who completed the Sandplay Therapy Environment and Practice Survey (STEP-S), a researcher-developed instrument assessing environmental factors and clinical adaptations in SPT practice. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlations, and linear regression analyses were conducted, along with preliminary reliability indices (Cronbach’s <em>α</em> and McDonald’s <em>ω</em>) to evaluate the internal consistency of the STEP-S. Therapists frequently reported modifying environmental conditions by reducing sensory distractions, adjusting lighting, and cultivating a calm, protected setting to support client safety and symbolic expression. Facilitation strategies reflected a flexible combination of non-directive and structured approaches, particularly during early recovery. Regression analyses suggested that greater use of directive techniques was associated with therapist-perceived improvements in clients’ emotional regulation, although these findings should be interpreted cautiously due to the pilot sample size. Overall, the results provide preliminary evidence that therapist adaptability and environmental sensitivity play meaningful roles in supporting recovery through SPT. The STEP-S shows promise as a descriptive measure for capturing therapist-reported adaptations and practice-based insights. Future research with larger and more diverse samples is recommended.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47590,"journal":{"name":"Arts in Psychotherapy","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 102379"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145525401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aip.2025.102371
Abbe Miller , Zoe Schlanger
Exploring models of arts-based supervision in theory and practice is fundamental for expressive arts therapists. Inquiry into a 1:1 El Duende One-Canvas Process Painting (EDPP) method arts-based supervision journey, where a single canvas was reworked for two years contributes reflections from the field. The model, developed by the first author, follows a five-phase protocol (warm-up, reworking one-canvas process painting, ongoing sequential photographing, journaling and feedback loops, final compilation video) and values unconscious, emergent imagery that is used in conjunction with conscious, critical thinking. The method’s historical roots and current research on the model’s theory and techniques are reviewed, providing scaffolding for an art-based inquiry. Noting adaptations from its group delivery format, the efficacy and impacts the model are examined through the lens of its normative, formative, and restorative learning components. Discoveries suggest that during this supervision experience the supervisee (1) embraced the unknown as critical to developing her artist-art therapist identity; (2) identified a correlation between the unique layering techniques and transformational meaning making; and, (3) established relationships between herself, the canvas, the supervisor, and active imagination journaling, that became primary inter-personal resources which effectively replaced the peer interactions of group models. Discussion highlights theory and practice contributions regarding an exceptionally long period of the unique layering processes; with populations navigating death and dying issues; use of multi-modal media and practices; and differentiates EDPPS from other ABS methodologies in four ways. Limitations and future applications are also discussed.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aip.2025.102368
Kristyn S. Stickley, Kim Valldejuli, Girija Kaimal
This scoping review describes what is known about the impact of doodling on processes of cognition and affect, as well as what gaps remain, and provides an operationalized definition of doodling that can be used in future scientific inquiry. Sources were eligible for inclusion in this review if they were written in English and were relevant to our objectives and research questions. Rigorous, peer-reviewed empirical studies on doodling’s impact on cognition and affect were included in the final synthesis. Significant differences in definitions of doodling across studies became apparent, rendering the synthesis of studies challenging. Evidence indicates contradictory findings on the impact of doodling on cognition (whether it enhances or diminishes cognitive performance), and consistent evidence suggests that doodling positively impacts affect. Further rigorous, naturalistic inquiry with an operationalized definition of doodling is needed to determine the effect of doodling on cognition and affect. An operationalized definition of doodling is provided, supporting a recommendation that such a definition be consistently used in conjunction with study designs that capture participants’ real-world experiences of doodling.
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Psychodrama has a long history, takes multiple forms of enactment, and includes numerous techniques, with role reversal considered a foundational component. Both psychodramatic therapy and the role reversal technique can be applied in various contexts to explore the psyche, facilitate conflict resolution, foster self-integration, and enhance emotional regulation and personal growth. This study aimed to explore the perceived effectiveness of psychotherapy using the psychodrama approach, with a particular focus on the perceived effectiveness of the role reversal technique. The study used the online application of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (Davis, 1983) and the "EPP - Assessment of Perceived Effectiveness of Psychodramatic Psychotherapy" questionnaire, specifically created for this purpose. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, with a sample of 118 participants over 18 years old who had experienced or were currently undergoing sessions with the Psychodrama approach. The "Assessment of Perceived Effectiveness of Psychodramatic Psychotherapy" questionnaire is a self-report tool administered once, consisting of three parts: a Sociodemographic Questionnaire, the "Scale of Assessment of Perceived Effectiveness of Psychodrama," and the "Scale of Assessment of Perceived Effectiveness of the Role reversal Technique in Psychodrama." The results suggest that psychodramatic therapy and the role reversal technique are perceived as effective by clients who have undergone Psychodrama sessions, and that the EPP instrument is suitable, providing relevant and reliable information.
{"title":"Psychotherapy with the psychodrama approach: Pilot study of the perceived effectiveness of psychodrama and the role reversal technique","authors":"Marisalva Fávero , Rita Sousa , M. Dolores Lanzarote-Fernández , Joana Carreiro , Luciana Budal-Oliveira , Valéria Sousa-Gomes","doi":"10.1016/j.aip.2025.102384","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aip.2025.102384","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Psychodrama has a long history, takes multiple forms of enactment, and includes numerous techniques, with role reversal considered a foundational component. Both psychodramatic therapy and the role reversal technique can be applied in various contexts to explore the psyche, facilitate conflict resolution, foster self-integration, and enhance emotional regulation and personal growth. This study aimed to explore the perceived effectiveness of psychotherapy using the psychodrama approach, with a particular focus on the perceived effectiveness of the role reversal technique. The study used the online application of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (Davis, 1983) and the \"EPP - Assessment of Perceived Effectiveness of Psychodramatic Psychotherapy\" questionnaire, specifically created for this purpose. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, with a sample of 118 participants over 18 years old who had experienced or were currently undergoing sessions with the Psychodrama approach. The \"Assessment of Perceived Effectiveness of Psychodramatic Psychotherapy\" questionnaire is a self-report tool administered once, consisting of three parts: a Sociodemographic Questionnaire, the \"Scale of Assessment of Perceived Effectiveness of Psychodrama,\" and the \"Scale of Assessment of Perceived Effectiveness of the Role reversal Technique in Psychodrama.\" The results suggest that psychodramatic therapy and the role reversal technique are perceived as effective by clients who have undergone Psychodrama sessions, and that the EPP instrument is suitable, providing relevant and reliable information.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47590,"journal":{"name":"Arts in Psychotherapy","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 102384"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145579176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The aim of this systematic review study is to examine the effects of Creative Arts Therapies (CATs) on individuals with impaired body image. Studies focusing on individuals with impaired body image due to various reasons such as eating disorders, obesity, post-traumatic changes in body perception and chronic diseases were reviewed. A comprehensive search of seven different databases (PubMed, APA PsycNet, ScienceDirect, JSTOR, Taylor & Francis, Scopus, Web of Science) yielded 2058 records and after removing 13 duplicates, 2045 records were screened. Based on predefined exclusion and inclusion criteria, 10 experimental or quasi-experimental studies were included in the review.The methodological quality of the studies was analyzed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Tools and the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) approach. Findings indicate that interventions based on dance/movement therapy and visual art in particular significantly improve body perception, body awareness and emotional expression. Studies with low risk of bias support CATs as an effective and reliable complementary intervention tool for the treatment of body perception disorders.
本系统综述研究的目的是检查创造性艺术疗法(CATs)对身体形象受损个体的影响。本文综述了由于饮食失调、肥胖、创伤后身体感知变化和慢性疾病等各种原因导致的身体形象受损个体的研究。对7个不同的数据库(PubMed, APA PsycNet, ScienceDirect, JSTOR, Taylor & Francis, Scopus, Web of Science)进行全面搜索,得到2058条记录,在删除13条重复记录后,筛选了2045条记录。根据预先设定的排除和纳入标准,10项实验或准实验研究被纳入本综述。使用乔安娜布里格斯研究所(JBI)关键评估工具和GRADE(建议评估、发展和评估分级)方法分析研究的方法学质量。研究结果表明,以舞蹈/运动疗法和视觉艺术为基础的干预措施尤其能显著改善身体感知、身体意识和情绪表达。低偏倚风险的研究支持cat作为治疗身体感知障碍的有效和可靠的辅助干预工具。
{"title":"Healing through art: A systematic literature review on the effects of creative art therapies on body image disturbance","authors":"Elif Şule Şanlı, Melike Menşure Bulguroğlu, Burçin Akın-Sarı","doi":"10.1016/j.aip.2025.102370","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aip.2025.102370","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The aim of this systematic review study is to examine the effects of Creative Arts Therapies (CATs) on individuals with impaired body image. Studies focusing on individuals with impaired body image due to various reasons such as eating disorders, obesity, post-traumatic changes in body perception and chronic diseases were reviewed. A comprehensive search of seven different databases (PubMed, APA PsycNet, ScienceDirect, JSTOR, Taylor & Francis, Scopus, Web of Science) yielded 2058 records and after removing 13 duplicates, 2045 records were screened. Based on predefined exclusion and inclusion criteria, 10 experimental or quasi-experimental studies were included in the review.The methodological quality of the studies was analyzed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Tools and the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) approach. Findings indicate that interventions based on dance/movement therapy and visual art in particular significantly improve body perception, body awareness and emotional expression. Studies with low risk of bias support CATs as an effective and reliable complementary intervention tool for the treatment of body perception disorders.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47590,"journal":{"name":"Arts in Psychotherapy","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 102370"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145333211","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}