Implementation of groups for creative expression on a psychiatric inpatient unit

Author(s): Prince, M.

Journal/Book: J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 1998; 36: 19-24.

Abstract: Patients benefited from creativity group participation through expression of both positive and negative feelings, group acceptance, and acceptance of self in a non-competitive activity. Psychiatric nurses can lead creativity groups with a focus on creative expression, rather than psychotherapy. No specific training in the arts is required for these simple creative formats. It was found from using a variety of creative formats that, overall, patients received group projects better than individual projects done in a group setting.

Keyword(s): Art Therapy/organization & administration. Attitude to Health. Creativeness. Human. Inpatients/psychology. Literature. Music Therapy/organization & administration. Pilot Projects. Program Evaluation. Psychiatric Nursing. Psychotherapy, Group/organization & administration. Support, Non-U.S. Gov't. Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

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