The Value of the Experiential Group in the Personal Development of Adolescents with Creative Potential and Relationship Difficulties
Journal Title: Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy - Year 2013, Vol 16, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Personal development is addressed to all the people who want to improve their life by overcoming some blockages and difficulties, but also by activating their own resources. In the present study, we focus on the adolescent with above average creative capacities and with difficulties in relationships, with a problematic self-concept and inadequate self-esteem. Objectives: This experiential module was addressed to adolescents aged 17-20 with artistic skills. It included 12 sessions. The main purpose of the therapeutic method is to integrate the bodymind- emotion complex, integration that can facilitate positive consequences (behavior), thus reducing those interpersonal difficulties which hinder adaptation. We aimed to help the participants form and undertake an image and self-identity proper to the environmental requirements. Method: It was scientifically proven that people with creative potential have a large capacity of visualization and a great emotional vulnerability. For this reason, in the process of personal development for adolescents with interpersonal difficulties, we primarily focused on putting them in contact with themselves, on body awareness, mentalization and meditation. We especially used body awareness techniques, expressive artistic techniques (drawing, modeling and painting) and drama therapy Results: Adolescents were assessed before and after participating in the personal development module with several tools: interview, questionnaire type tests, projective tests. Both quantitative and qualitative analysis of the psychological assessment results showed an improvement in the capability of self-knowledge, self-esteem and ability to relate for the participants in the group. Conclusions: The experiential approach proved once again the importance of grounding in the here and now, in order for the subject to gain a flexible attitude and to see the multitude of alternatives for solving a situation. When all levels (body, mind, emotions) function as a whole, the consequences of integration lead to reduced relational adaptation problems.
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Elena Otilia Vladislav, Mioara Trandafira (Stancu)
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