Integrating Art Therapy as a Therapeutic Tool in Eating Disorders: A Pilot Study of a Group Intervention Program

Authors

  • Carolina Martín Facultad de Psicología. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
  • Ana Gutiérrez Frutos Facultad de Psicología. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
  • Judith Pastor Centro ITEM, Madrid
  • Mª Paz López Centro ITEM, Madrid
  • Ana Rosa Sepúlveda Facultad de Psicología. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14635/IPSIC.2018.116.6

Keywords:

Eating disorder, art-therapy, group intervention, emotional regulation, self-esteem, pilot study.

Abstract

An Art Therapy intervention program for patients with an eating disorder is described based on the book “Drawing from within” by Lisa Hinz (2006). This pilot study evaluated the acceptance of the program by 13 patients and its impact. They were evaluated at the beginning of the study (T0), at the end of the intervention (T1) and three months after the intervention (T2). At the end of the intervention program, bulimia symptomatology and patient’s body dissatisfaction were reduced. There was a changing tendency towards self- esteem and emotional regulation improvement. However, no change in general self-efficacy was achieved. These changes were maintained over time. The program was highly valued by patients, who were satisfied with this type of intervention, which uses artistic expression to inquire about the inner world and the emotions of the patients. The intervention promotes more commitment in patients, despite the results need to be replied with larger samples.

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Published

2018-12-18

How to Cite

Martín, C., Gutiérrez Frutos, A., Pastor, J., López, M. P., & Sepúlveda , A. R. (2018). Integrating Art Therapy as a Therapeutic Tool in Eating Disorders: A Pilot Study of a Group Intervention Program. INFORMACIO PSICOLOGICA, (116), 32–49. https://doi.org/10.14635/IPSIC.2018.116.6