Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2666926 | Journal of Pediatric Health Care | 2006 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Using art as a process to help children externalize complex feelings can add another layer of assessment in the primary care setting. In the face of trauma, drawing may help children gain symbolic control over events that are confusing and frightening. Through examples of children who were affected by Hurricane Katrina, this article describes the use of drawings and narratives to understand children’s experiences related to traumatic displacement. Recommendations include using a developmental lens to understanding children’s art, asking children to talk about their drawings, and considering the significance of place for children who have been traumatically displaced.
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Authors
Wendy Sue Looman,