Graduation Year
2021
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Degree Name
Doctor in Psychology (Psy. D.)
Abstract
A person’s story is something that is very connected to who they are and the life they have led. It consists of many individualized characteristics and details of their experiences. This narrative is rooted in many different aspects the person creates for him or herself through interpersonal relationships and intrapersonal emotional experiences. The autobiographical interpretation a person creates is often divulged, examined, and utilized through the psychotherapeutic process. Expressive techniques often help tell a person’s story the way he or she wants it to be told. The following research project examines many factors such as emotional well-being, posttraumatic growth, self-expression, and identity development that can influence such a tale and focuses on how allowing a person to creatively develop their story can foster resilience and inner support.
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Theresa Botts
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Committee Member
Dr. Melinda Moore
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Committee Member
Dr. Dustin Wygant
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Copyright
2020 Savannah Campbell
Recommended Citation
Campbell, Savannah, "Creative endeavors through therapy: How artistic expressions can help foster growth" (2021). Psychology Doctoral Specialization Projects. 5.
https://encompass.eku.edu/psych_doctorals/5
