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ART THERAPIE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-07-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- art therapy
1, record 1, English, art%20therapy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Art Therapy is a human service profession that utilizes art media, images, the creative art process and patient/client responses to the created products as reflections of an individual's development, abilities, personality, interests, concerns and conflicts. 1, record 1, English, - art%20therapy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Art Therapy practice is based on knowledge of human developmental and psychological theories which are implemented in the full spectrum of models of assessment and treatment including educational, psychodynamic, cognitive, transpersonal and other therapeutic means of reconciling emotional conflicts, fostering self-awareness, developing social skills, managing behavior, solving problems, reducing anxiety, aiding reality orientation and increasing self-esteem. 1, record 1, English, - art%20therapy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- art-thérapie
1, record 1, French, art%2Dth%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- art thérapie 2, record 1, French, art%20th%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
- arthérapie 3, record 1, French, arth%C3%A9rapie
feminine noun
- thérapie par l'art 3, record 1, French, th%C3%A9rapie%20par%20l%27art
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de modes et techniques utilisés en pathologie mentale à des fins occupationnelles, sociothérapiques ou psychothérapiques, issus des différents domaines artistiques. 4, record 1, French, - art%2Dth%C3%A9rapie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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