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Reconciling Demonically-Monstrous Self-Images in Those Labeled as Sex Offenders
- Source :
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Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association . 2023 40(1):15-21. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This practice paper demonstrates an art therapy session that revealed the internalized monstrous and demonic identities amongst those who have sexually offended. Several of the participants represented their shadow-self as: (1) nebulous demonic self-representations, (2) internalized monstrous selves as hurtful or uncontrolled, or (3) a dichotomy of power and helplessness. Making these negative self-images visible during such an art therapy process can inform the initial step toward reconciliation, especially within the transitional space of reintegrating into society post-incarceration. Implications demonstrate the use of metaphorical expression and how such images can address the stigmatized and internalized negative self-perceptions of those who have sexually offended.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0742-1656 and 2159-9394
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1384449
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07421656.2022.2110807