Using a Cognitive Art Therapy Assessment to Enhance Client Resiliency and Enhance Client Self-Esteem
Cognitive art therapy assessments are the ideal way to gather data about a client’s current functioning without resorting to unsupervised testing. A well-designed and administered assessment can improve treatment, boost client compliance, increase referrals, and boost morale by providing accurate information in an enjoyable and authentic manner.
Art therapy assessments are founded in well-studied research in cognitive and behavioral psychology. The most useful ones utilize various creative and improvisational techniques to elicit detailed client responses about their current state of mind, past experiences, and desired future outcomes (Betts & Groth-Marnat, 2014).
The key is selecting the most effective and appropriate art therapy assessment for the job at hand.
