Looking for Recurrent Archetaypal Images Through the Use of the Arrigton Visual Preference Test With Children Who are Severely Emotionally Disturbed
Graduation Date
Spring 1998
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Document Form
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Degree Granting Institution
Notre Dame de Namur University
Program Name
Art Therapy
Abstract
This research study investigates recurrent Jungian archetypal symbols/images of severely emotionally disturbed children, ages 5-12, through the use of the Arrington Visual Preference Test (AVPT). The AVPTisa56 card art based assessment that looks at personal preferences using Jungian archetypal categories. The purpose of this research is to look for recurrent images of these children in order to better understand their collective unconscious. This understanding may then give insight into communicating more effectively with this population.
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