Art-based supervision through response art. Assessment of its use in an art therapy training

Abstract

The use of art and artistic creation within the supervision space are elements commonly referenced in other countries; they are not so much in our national territory. We also do not have a formal evaluation of its explicit use. This work describes an experience of art-based supervision, where response art was used as a working method for the exploration, care and expression of clinical practice. The study was developed within the academic context of an art therapy master’s degree, during two consecutive courses. Quantitative and qualitative data are offered that show effective results of the art-based supervision, as well as examples of response art created by the students and supervisor. Eleven responses from first- and second-year students, who received this supervision modality were evaluated. A discussion on the results is included as well as recommendations for the accurate use of this methodology.