The bodymind model: a platform for studying the mechanisms of change induced by art therapy

Czamanski-Cohen, J.; Weihs, K.L.

doi:10.1016/j.aip.2016.08.006

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The bodymind model: a platform for studying the mechanisms of change induced by art therapy

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Czamanski-Cohen, J., Weihs, K.L.·2016·The Arts in Psychotherapy

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This paper introduces the Bodymind model of Art Therapy and delineates the processes through which it has salutary effects on individuals coping with a variety of health related challenges. The goal of this model is to articulate how activation, reorganization, growth and reintegration of the self can emerge from bodymind processes activated by art therapy. It provides a framework for the conduct of research that will test the key theoretical mechanisms through which art therapy benefits clients. We expect this model to be a spring board for discussion, debate and development of the profession of art therapy. Furthermore, we hope readers can use this model to conduct sound mechanistic studies. This paper can inform social scientists and medical professionals on the manner in which art making can contribute to health.

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Authors: Czamanski-Cohen, J., & Weihs, K. L.
Affiliations: University of Arizona (US)
ORCID: Czamanski-Cohen, J.
Weihs, K.L.
Venue: The Arts in Psychotherapy
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 2016-11
Volume: 51
Pages: 63-71
ISSN: 0197-4556 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/j.aip.2016.08.006
PMC: PMC5074079
OpenAlex: W2529441857
Cited by: 209
References: 109
Citations by year: 2026: 35 · 2025: 34 · 2024: 30 · 2023: 17 · 2022: 33 · 2021: 17 · 2020: 16 · 2019: 16 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 6 · 2016: 1
FWCI: 126.86
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: green
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Licence: www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
www.elsevier.com/legal/tdmrep-license (tdm)
Locations: The Arts in Psychotherapy (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
UA Campus Repository (The University of Arizona) (acceptedVersion)
Funders: National Cancer Institute (R25CA078447, T32CA078447)
Topics: Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Conservation › Art Therapy and Mental Health
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Music Therapy and Health
Keywords: art therapy, mechanisms of change, self-reorganization, self-integration, psychotherapy theory

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