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Original Articles

Making the Connection

Interweaving Multicultural Creative Arts Through the Power of Group Counseling Interventions

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Pages 5-15 | Received 19 Apr 2005, Accepted 01 Nov 2005, Published online: 20 Oct 2008
 

Abstract

Creativity and the creative arts are important to the portrayal of human experiences through a myriad of forms, including visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and written expression. While these forms of creative expression vary within and across cultural groups, a unifying element embedded in creative works seems to prevail through a continuous search for meaning and connection. Drawing on the wisdom of Native American, Latin, and Eastern European traditions, this article provides a model for focusing on the process of helping clients search for meaning and connection by offering a description and discussion of the following The authors come from four different cultures and a shared, unifying value of constructing collaborative teams. This article was written with collaborative spirit of all four and their unique talents. The order of the authors' names does not imply a hierarchy of contributions. three multiculturally based practices: Native American Healing circle, Brazilian mask making, and Polish wreath making. Implications for practice are provided through case example.

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