Can we prevent trauma? Reflections on the use of art therapy as a way to prevent trauma and the development of resilience

  • Carolina Peral Jiménez Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Arteterapeuta, docente e investigadora contratada a través del programa de Formación de Personal Investigador (FPI) asociado al proyecto ALETHEIA.
Keywords: art therapy, trauma, prevention, resilience, self-care

Abstract

This paper addresses the need to put more measures in the prevention of trauma, reviewing elements such as vulnerability, risk factors and protection. Resilience, a key concept for coping and overcoming traumatic events, is also analyzed, reflecting on the possibilities of its development through art and art therapy.

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Published
2017-10-09
How to Cite
Peral Jiménez C. (2017). Can we prevent trauma? Reflections on the use of art therapy as a way to prevent trauma and the development of resilience. Arteterapia. Papeles de arteterapia y educación artística para la inclusión social, 12, 277-292. https://doi.org/10.5209/ARTE.57577
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Monográfico