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The Art of Note Writing: Art Therapy and Clinical Notes (L’art de rédiger des notes : l’art-thérapie et les notes cliniques)

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Pages 101-104 | Published online: 28 Jan 2019
 

Abstract

This paper explores how the writing of art therapy clinical notes can be a creative practice and discusses implications for associated therapeutic work. The author argues that the process of writing clinical notes, as well as the aesthetic qualities of the notes which are produced, can be considered as part of the wider artistry of the art therapist. Through reflections on her own experiences of clinical note writing, the author describes how a creative approach to this activity might benefit the therapeutic process and be helpful to other professionals involved in a client’s care.

RÉSUMÉ

Cet article explore comment la rédaction de notes cliniques en art-thérapie peut constituer une pratique créative et aborde ce que cela implique pour le travail thérapeutique associé. L'auteure soutient que le processus d'écriture de notes cliniques, de même que les qualités esthétiques des notes produites, peuvent être considérés comme faisant partie du savoir-faire artistique du thérapeute. À travers des réflexions sur ses propres expériences de rédaction de notes cliniques, l’auteure décrit comment une approche créative de cette activité pourrait s’avérer bénéfique pour le processus thérapeutique et aider les autres professionnels impliqués dans les soins d’un client.

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