WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.519 --> 00:00:03.102 (upbeat music) 2 00:00:10.510 --> 00:00:12.430 Hello, my name is Alexis Jackson 3 00:00:12.430 --> 00:00:14.770 line:15% and I will be presenting on utilizing art therapy 4 00:00:14.770 --> 00:00:18.020 line:15% in school-age populations who have experienced trauma. 5 00:00:18.020 --> 00:00:21.180 line:15% The DSM-5 describes trauma as any adverse experience 6 00:00:21.180 --> 00:00:23.730 that has the potential to cause serious harm, 7 00:00:23.730 --> 00:00:26.070 violence or death to an individual. 8 00:00:26.070 --> 00:00:28.060 We know that there are certain school-age populations 9 00:00:28.060 --> 00:00:30.500 who are more likely to experience trauma. 10 00:00:30.500 --> 00:00:32.210 The first population that we examine 11 00:00:32.210 --> 00:00:34.200 are sexual minority youth, 12 00:00:34.200 --> 00:00:38.080 or youth who belong to the LGBTQIA community. 13 00:00:38.080 --> 00:00:40.080 This population experiences higher rates 14 00:00:40.080 --> 00:00:42.310 of bullying at a rate of one-third. 15 00:00:42.310 --> 00:00:44.100 We know that this population is more likely 16 00:00:44.100 --> 00:00:46.890 to engage in suicidality and this population 17 00:00:46.890 --> 00:00:49.540 has higher rates of STDs and STIs 18 00:00:49.540 --> 00:00:52.030 because they are sexually perpetrated against 19 00:00:52.030 --> 00:00:53.500 at higher rates. 20 00:00:53.500 --> 00:00:55.280 The next population that we examine 21 00:00:55.280 --> 00:00:58.370 are youth who have experienced natural disasters. 22 00:00:58.370 --> 00:01:00.920 This population may experience a reversal of roles 23 00:01:00.920 --> 00:01:04.394 in the home, where a parent or caregiver may have been lost. 24 00:01:04.394 --> 00:01:07.240 This population may also experience higher rates 25 00:01:07.240 --> 00:01:10.330 of absenteeism and they may also experience 26 00:01:10.330 --> 00:01:12.680 social isolation within the school system 27 00:01:12.680 --> 00:01:16.150 because of their relocation, and angst about the move. 28 00:01:16.150 --> 00:01:17.790 The next population that we examine 29 00:01:17.790 --> 00:01:19.980 are youth who identify as immigrants 30 00:01:19.980 --> 00:01:22.170 or who belong to mixed-status families. 31 00:01:22.170 --> 00:01:24.660 This is a population where the parent or caregiver 32 00:01:24.660 --> 00:01:28.090 may not have citizenship, but the child they themselves, do. 33 00:01:28.090 --> 00:01:30.930 This population is less likely to access healthcare 34 00:01:30.930 --> 00:01:32.770 because they are afraid of detainment 35 00:01:32.770 --> 00:01:34.730 and this population also experiences 36 00:01:34.730 --> 00:01:37.950 more social anxiety and isolation as they have been 37 00:01:37.950 --> 00:01:41.240 told that status equates to citizenship. 38 00:01:41.240 --> 00:01:43.960 We found that art therapy is especially effective 39 00:01:43.960 --> 00:01:47.360 in helping these populations because it allows for catharsis 40 00:01:47.360 --> 00:01:49.540 or a re-processing of emotions. 41 00:01:49.540 --> 00:01:52.440 We also know that youth are able to rehabilitate, 42 00:01:52.440 --> 00:01:55.270 grow and heal from processing their emotions 43 00:01:55.270 --> 00:01:58.010 through art therapy and expressive therapies. 44 00:01:58.010 --> 00:02:00.300 We know that art therapy is especially effective 45 00:02:00.300 --> 00:02:02.030 because it is a non-verbal way 46 00:02:02.030 --> 00:02:04.640 that children can communicate the traumatic experiences 47 00:02:04.640 --> 00:02:06.930 that have happened to them. 48 00:02:06.930 --> 00:02:10.660 We found that there are multiple creative techniques 49 00:02:10.660 --> 00:02:11.590 that allow for children 50 00:02:11.590 --> 00:02:13.700 to express their emotions through art. 51 00:02:13.700 --> 00:02:15.490 The first might be color your emotions, 52 00:02:15.490 --> 00:02:18.610 and this is where a child can use angry pink or red 53 00:02:18.610 --> 00:02:21.520 to signify frustration or anger. 54 00:02:21.520 --> 00:02:23.570 The next creative art therapy technique 55 00:02:23.570 --> 00:02:26.370 that is one of my favorites, is create a safe space. 56 00:02:26.370 --> 00:02:29.820 And this is where a child is able to draw a safe space 57 00:02:29.820 --> 00:02:34.050 that is free from harm or trauma where they feel most safe 58 00:02:34.050 --> 00:02:38.050 and this individual can process and relocate themselves 59 00:02:38.050 --> 00:02:40.360 and dissociate from the traumatic experiences 60 00:02:40.360 --> 00:02:42.350 when they're experiencing them. 61 00:02:42.350 --> 00:02:44.100 Here are some of my selected references 62 00:02:44.100 --> 00:02:45.260 and I would like to thank you all 63 00:02:45.260 --> 00:02:47.298 for coming to my presentation today. 64 00:02:47.298 --> 00:02:49.881 (gentle music)