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Rhetorical Questions and Ruminations: Examining Early Career Faculty Experiences through Found Poetry
(University of Alberta Library, 2021-09-04) Willcox, Libba; McCormick, Kate; Herron School of Art and Design
Transitioning from graduate student to early career faculty can often provoke uncertainty and questioning. This study explores the rhetorical and revealing nature of such questioning (i.e., Am I really this lost? Am I in the right place?). Utilizing methods from arts based research (Barone & Eisner, 2012), specifically poetic inquiry (Prendergast et al., 2009; Richardson, 1992), we created found poetry around rhetorical questions from our existing collaborative autoethnographic journal. We frame our findings with a selection of poems to provide insight into our lived experiences of transition. The question poems illustrate that our first year as assistant professors were preoccupied with managing tasks, balancing work, avoiding burnout, building relationships, and discovering how to belong in the new context. While rhetorical questions do not necessarily produce answers, questioning in a collaborative space allowed us to explore the struggle, complexity, and ambiguity of academic identity construction as early career faculty.
Hiroshi Sugimoto Transforms the Motionless
(2022) Spence, Shannon
While the average contemporary photographer creates a snapshot in time, Hiroshi Sugimoto (b. 1948) is unique in his ability to create life where there is none. Sugimoto photographed scenes of dioramas from natural history museums across America. Through his technical and artistic skill, as well as his ability to play off of the viewer’s expectation of photography, Sugimoto’s series, Dioramas, 1976-2014, are full of life even though the subjects themselves are not alive. From its inception in 1839, photography has been a tool to document the world as it is known and typically captures the image of a person, place, or object in situ. Sugimoto takes advantage of the viewer’s pre-conceived notion that the photograph must have been taken as it happened. The way Sugimoto frames the scene along with careful, intentional viewpoints creates an image that puts the viewer at the scene at what seems to be the actual moment in time. The artist’s use of black and white creates contrast and starkness within the images, which drifts towards timelessness, reckoning back to the early days of photography before color photography was introduced. In real life, the visitor experiences a fabricated scene, but Sugimoto’s photographs make the scene seem more alive than in person. In Dioramas, Sugimoto creates a sense of movement within the photographs by using a snapshot aesthetic with the edges of the scene cut off, by choosing to print in black and white, and by playing off viewers’ assumptions that a photographer is a documentarian.
Integrating Applied Improv into Group Art Therapy for Individuals with Eating Disorders
(Hofstra University Annual Creative Arts Therapies Conference, 2022-04) Misluk-Gervase, Eileen
Applied improvisation (AI) is the translation of improvisational theater principles to non-performers with the goals of “creativity, innovation, and/or meaning” (Tint & Froerer, 2014, p. 2). AI facilitates the practice of spontaneous communication and interaction, developing participants’ tolerance of uncertainty and ambiguity (Lawrence & Coaston, 2017), clarifying communication, and enhancing trust and collaboration (Sheesley, et al., 2016). AI creates a safe and trusting environment for developing relationships, adapting quickly to unfolding situations, and collaborating—skills necessary for communication in stressful situations (Rossing & Hoffmann-Longtin, 2018). The games require responsiveness to ambiguity and change, focus and attention to the present moment, and collaboration with others (Hoffmann-Longtin, et al., 2018). Clients who participate in applied improvisation have demonstrated increased willingness to participate in therapy and enhanced progress toward clinical goals (Alana & Ansaldo, 2018). [BREAK] The purpose of the presentation is to explore the use of improv games and art making directives in the development of safety and attunement, risk-taking and acceptance, and mastery and agency. Safety/attunement focuses on rapport building through activities that support mirroring and relational interactions between participants. Risk taking/acceptance focuses on letting go of intellectualization, increases uncertainty tolerance, and increases capacity for appropriate risk taking (Farley, 2017). Mastery is defined as patterns of achievement that incorporate challenges, persistence, and a view of failure as a part of gaining mastery rather than a lack of ability (American Psychological Association (APA), 2020) and includes self-esteem, self-efficacy, and resilience (Schwenke et al., 2020). Agency is viewed as the expression of actual feelings, developing spontaneity, freedom to experiment, promotion of insights into inter and intrapersonal dynamics, and collaboration (Farley, 2017). Lawrence and Coaston (2017) stated that providing opportunities to engage in improv allows for “struggle with appropriate risk taking, adaptability, and cognitive rigidity” (p. 517) and inspires divergent thinking and the promotion of self-esteem and agency (Reid-Wisdom & Perera-Delcourt, 2020). All the skills noted, are consistent with the needs of individuals with eating disorders most notably cognitive flexibility, uncertainty tolerance, and acceptance. Integrating art therapy and AI offers an alternate approach to addressing clinical needs within the therapeutic setting. [BREAK] References[BREAK] Farley, N. (2017). Improvisation as a meta-counseling skill. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 12(1), 115-128. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2016.1191402 Lawrence, C. & Coaston, S. C. (2017). Whose line is it, anyway? Using improvisational exercises to spark counselor development. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 12(4), 513-528. http://doi.org/10.1080.15401383.2017.1281185 Llyod-Hazlett, J. (2020). Improv-ing clinical work with stepfamilies. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2020.1762817 Patrick, S. (2020). Mistakes as pathways towards creativity in counseling: A case example. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 15(1), 128-138. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2019.1638863 Rossing, J. P. & Hoffmann-Longtin, K. (2018). Making sense of science: applied improvisation for public communication of science, technology, and health. In T.R. Dudeck & C. McClure (Eds.), Applied improvisation: Leading, collaborating, and creating beyond the theatre (pp.245-266). London, UK: Methuen Drama. Schwenke, D., Dshemuchadse, M.,Rasehorn, L., Klarholter, D., & Scherbaum, S. (2020). Improv to improve: The impact of improvisational theater on creativity, acceptance, and psychological well-being. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2020.1754987 Sheesley, A. P., Pfeffer, M., & Barish, B. (2016). Comedic improv therapy for the treatment of social anxiety disorder. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 11(2), 157-169. https://doi:10.1080/15401383.2016.1182880
Applied Improvisation and Art Making in Group Therapy
(International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals annual conference, 2022-03) Misluk-Gervase, Eileen
Applied improvisation (AI) is the translation of improvisational theater principles to non-performers with the goals of “creativity, innovation, and/or meaning” (Tint & Froerer, 2014, p. 2). AI facilitates the practice of spontaneous communication and interaction, developing participants’ tolerance of uncertainty and ambiguity (Lawrence & Coaston, 2017), clarifying communication, and enhancing trust and collaboration (Sheesley, et al., 2016). AI creates a safe and trusting environment for developing relationships, adapting quickly to unfolding situations, and collaborating—skills necessary for communication in stressful situations (Rossing & Hoffmann-Longtin, 2018). The games require responsiveness to ambiguity and change, focus and attention to the present moment, and collaboration with others (Hoffmann-Longtin, et al., 2018). Clients who participate in applied improvisation have demonstrated increased willingness to participate in therapy and enhanced progress toward clinical goals (Alana & Ansaldo, 2018). [BREAK] The purpose of the presentation is to actively engage eating disorder clinicians in AI and art making activities that support the development safety and attunement, risk-taking and acceptance, and mastery and agency. In the workshop curriculum, safety/attunement focuses on rapport building through activities that support mirroring and relational interactions between participants. Risk taking/acceptance focuses on letting go of intellectualization, increases uncertainty tolerance, and increases capacity for appropriate risk taking (Farley, 2017). Mastery is defined as patterns of achievement that incorporate challenges, persistence, and a view of failure as a part of gaining mastery rather than a lack of ability (American Psychological Association (APA), 2020) and includes self-esteem, self-efficacy, and resilience (Schwenke et al., 2020). Agency is viewed as the expression of actual feelings, developing spontaneity, freedom to experiment, promotion of insights into inter and intrapersonal dynamics, and collaboration (Farley, 2017). Lawrence and Coaston (2017) stated that providing opportunities to engage in improv allows for “struggle with appropriate risk taking, adaptability, and cognitive rigidity” (p. 517) and inspires divergent thinking and the promotion of self-esteem and agency (Reid-Wisdom & Perera-Delcourt, 2020). All the skills noted, are consistent with the needs of individuals with eating disorders most notably cognitive flexibility, uncertainty tolerance, and acceptance. AI offers an alternate approach to addressing those clinical needs within the therapeutic setting. [BREAK] References [BREAK] Farley, N. (2017). Improvisation as a meta-counseling skill. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 12(1), 115-128. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2016.1191402 Lawrence, C. & Coaston, S. C. (2017). Whose line is it, anyway? Using improvisational exercises to spark counselor development. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 12(4), 513-528. http://doi.org/10.1080.15401383.2017.1281185 Llyod-Hazlett, J. (2020). Improv-ing clinical work with stepfamilies. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2020.1762817 Patrick, S. (2020). Mistakes as pathways towards creativity in counseling: A case example. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 15(1), 128-138. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2019.1638863 Rossing, J. P. & Hoffmann-Longtin, K. (2018). Making sense of science: applied improvisation for public communication of science, technology, and health. In T.R. Dudeck & C. McClure (Eds.), Applied improvisation: Leading, collaborating, and creating beyond the theatre (pp.245-266). London, UK: Methuen Drama. Schwenke, D., Dshemuchadse, M.,Rasehorn, L., Klarholter, D., & Scherbaum, S. (2020). Improv to improve: The impact of improvisational theater on creativity, acceptance, and psychological well-being. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2020.1754987 Sheesley, A. P., Pfeffer, M., & Barish, B. (2016). Comedic improv therapy for the treatment of social anxiety disorder. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 11(2), 157-169. https://doi:10.1080/15401383.2016.1182880
Art Therapy and Applied Improvisation: High Impact Learning Strategies to Enhance Communication and Professional Identity
(Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 2022) Misluk-Gervase, Eileen; Ansaldo, Jim
Students who engage in high-impact learning initiatives such internships, capstone research projects, and collaborative activities report gains in personal development that include growth in self-confidence, increase in independent work and thought, and a sense of accomplishment. These are integral to professional identity and competency in graduate training of art therapists. The authors projected that students who participate in applied improvisation workshops would identify an impact on their personal and professional development through increased skill development and confidence. Program evaluation found applied improvisation and art therapy workshops for the enhancement of graduate art therapy students’ clinical skills to be successful in increasing students’ self-assessment of communication skills and enhancing a sense of professional identity and overall competency.
Eating Disorders in Community Mental Health
(2021-05) Misluk-Gervase, Eileen
One population that can benefit significantly from therapies is that of individuals with eating disorders. Based on research in the field of eating disorders, traditional talk therapy may not effectively address the complexity and needs for recovery. Using the creative process and experiential approaches the therapist can better meet the needs of the eating disorder and co-morbid diagnoses such as mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. With the rates of eating disorder diagnoses increasing, especially among males, those from lower-socioeconomic backgrounds, and older adults, it is imperative that clinicians receive training in the treatment of eating disorders and eating related issues to meet the clinical demand. However, most graduate art therapy and counseling programs do not include treatment protocols for eating disorders as part of the required curriculum. As a result, clinicians are under-prepared to work with this vulnerable population.
Indiana Bureau of Developmental Disability Services: Art Therapy Service Proposal for the BDDS Waiver
(2017-10-23) Misluk-Gervase, Eileen; Granger, Amy
This document is a proposal to include art therapy in the Indiana Bureau of Developmental Disability Services waiver.
Political Ecology in Baatarzorig’s Art: Mongolia Is in Business
(Sternberg Press, 2018) Tsultem, Uranchimeg
This article will focus on Baatra’s two paintings, the Nomad (2013) and MGL (2018) and will argue that Baatra’s works demonstrate that the marketization of nature is indeed a part of neoliberalism in Mongolia, and thus support the geographer Neil Smith’s argument of the “capitalization of nature.” Such artistic engagement with environmental issues can also be seen internationally, and proves these issues are relevant beyond the Mongolian focus of the works concerned. How, then, does Baatarzorig help us to advance the discussion of political ecology seen in the contemporary artistic practices around the globe, and beyond Euramerica?
Rethinking Paris Street, Rainy Day: Accordion Space
(Pittsburg State University, 2019) McDaniel, Craig; Herron School of Art and Design
This article talks about the artwork of Gustave Caillebottes Paris Street, Rainy Day. If you know Gustave Caillebottes Paris Street, Rainy Day, you'll recall one factor contributing to its stop-you-in-your-tracks effect is size. Seven feet tall and nine feet wide, the canvas appears monumental--as an oil painting--and perfectly life-size as an urban vista. The scale embraces any viewer, ushering them into its spell. The present essay argues that Paris Street, Rainy Day, completed in 1877, coincides with a decisive tipping point in cultural history.
Art Therapy and the Malnourished Brain: The Development of the Nourishment Framework
(2020-04) Misluk-Gervase, Eileen
Art therapy can be particularly successful in addressing the specific needs of individuals struggling with anorexia nervosa (AN) through the use of the creative process. This article provides an understanding of the effect of malnourishment on the brain for individuals with AN and discusses how their unique needs can be met through the application of the Nourishment Framework. The Nourishment Framework is a structured treatment approach that utilizes the individual components of the Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC) to address specific clinical needs for those struggling with AN. A case study documents the application of the Nourishment Framework while highlighting the directives and materials used to meet client goals.

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