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Art Therapy BKK1 Feedback and Results

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6 participants from creative industries

UX/UI Designer, Fashion brand owner & Designer
Music Producer / Sound Engineer
Creative Art Director
Digital Content Creator
Architect
Kindergarten teacher

Age and Gender

30cis woman
25cis man, queer
23cis woman
28cis woman
32cis man
24non-binary

The Questions – Pre and Post intervention

One word that comes to your mind, anything, any word right now?

PrePost
PeaceTogether
SearchingHope
ExhaustedRelieved
TiredRelieved
InitiativeRelax
HotCalm

What are you feeling right now?

PrePost
UnsureHeard, understood, and lives are beautiful.
enthusiasticEnthusiastic
ExhaustedClear
I’m unsure how I feel, somewhat confused about life, whether it will continue this way or if I need to make changes.Breathing easier, even though I know the problems are still there, but feeling better has lightened the load.
ExcitedRelieved
I feel hot after walking to the place.I feel calm and relaxed.

What is Burnout? No dictionary, no Google. Just your thoughts and ideas.

PrePost
The state where you no longer find joy or meaning in your work. The moment when you go to work not feeling motivated or excited anymore.When you feel stuck or some sort of negativity with something you’re supposed to commit to. Work, relationships and anything. It can be caused both by ourselves and by the environment.
Status of running out of passion or goal to do somethingStage of lose determination or goal in life
Exhausted from working so hard.A condition that arises from long-term accumulated stress.
Completely drained of motivation at work, feeling indifferent, and not wanting to work, even if there are problems or not.Emotional and physical state unprepared to continue working.
Not wanting to do the things I used to enjoy anymore.Our expectations don’t align with reality.
For me, it’s a state where you don’t feel like yourself when you are working or living your normal life. You don’t have any inspiration to do stuff or feel like you want to do anything.It is a state that you feel that you can’t do anything to make your life better. You don’t have any inspiration to work or live your normal life.

What expectations do you have for this workshop?

Being calmer, maybe learning some sort of a framework to soothe my mind sustainably.
I think I’ll get to see new perspectives.
It would be good to have an emotional first aid kit for use when experiencing burnout.
I think it will help me find enjoyment in something more than just filling the void in my head right now.
I will understand myself better.
At least I feel a little better going back to work.

Other activities that I would like to see and participate in the future for the creative community?

I’ve learned about the stories, backgrounds, and reasons of the participants, without necessarily revealing identities. People shared anecdotes and discussed their perspectives on the situation, resembling a board game-like atmosphere.
Therapy through music/performance/watching films.
I’d like to have a social group for conversational exchanges and sharing experiences (without alcohol, as I’ve only encountered drinking-oriented social circles).
Music therapy, stress relieve session
The mental health of individuals in the creative industry – sharing self-care methods or aspects within the creative community that can contribute more to mental health than just art.
Something that involves meditation or yoga. More industry-specific education like the handout you gave sounds good.

How has this workshop benefited you?What have you learned today?What have you gained from this workshop?
I’ve learned and self-reflected.I understand the concept of burnout better now.Goals in pursuing new endeavours.
I’ve come to understand my state and what’s causing it. I’ve learned how to manage it and have even put it into practice today. I’ve gone back to explore my various feelings in a safe space, all in order to truly get to know and take care of myself, not for anyone else’s benefit. (I’ve had to delve into my own feelings before when discussing my resignation with my boss; at that time, it felt like I was doing it to have something to talk to him about, to get him to adjust the job and salary for me.)The cause of burnout and how to deal with it.I’ve worked on art and explored myself, something I probably wouldn’t have done if it weren’t for today.
I believe using art as therapy helps manage thoughts more easily without having to articulate them into words. It provides a space for expressing oneself more freely.– I should make time for my own art – I’m inclined towards writing normally. I enjoy putting my thoughts into words in a diary or on my phone notes, mostly just for my reading. However, I think exploring other forms of art, like drawing, could allow me to express myself in ways I haven’t thought of before.
– Learning to cry – Lately, I haven’t been able to cry much. Even though I watched a movie called ‘Past Lives’ yesterday, which I really liked and felt deeply about, I still couldn’t shed a tear. Today, I was a bit surprised when I found myself tearing up a little, even though it wasn’t much. It felt good.
– I’ve just experienced art therapy for the first time and learned about the process in this field. I think if something like this comes up in the future, I would definitely participate.		I have hope in myself, and I’ve gained hope from others. I now have a better understanding of where I stand. I think from now on, if something unexpected happens, it will be something that ultimately benefits me.
It made me feel calmer. I also got some great advices that I can use in my daily life.We all have hope. Arts can help to relieve my stress.Most of the problems we cannot solve by ourselves, just do what we can.
I understand my emotions better now, and I understand what happens to us better. I understand why it happens.Understanding the causes of this condition and basic self-care are essential. Importantly, I’ve gained a better understanding of my own feelings.I’ve developed my social skills and the ability to express my feelings better.
I learned about art therapy and much more about the scientific side of burnouts. And I feel strange connections with the other participants I’ve never met before which is the feeling I enjoyed.– We’re not alone. Even strangers have something in common with us spiritually.more stable emotion

Did this 4-hour art therapy workshop help address the issues or problems you’re currently facing?

Yes, it provided a guideline for managing my emotions in a unique way.
Yes, The content of this workshop directly related to what I’ve been experiencing.
Yes, to the emotional aspects of the questions. As we discussed in the group, burnout is influenced by external factors that we may not be able to immediately control. Even though we may not solve the real problems, it still helps improve our overall emotional well-being. It gives us some strength to keep fighting each day.
It helped me a lot in expressing and sharing things that I had been through. It also made me feel like I got myself back somehow.
Yes, Even though the workshop may not solve our problems, it helps us understand them better and find solutions on our own.
It did help answer my curiosities with facts and practices.
I think that a 4-hour art therapy workshop can be beneficial for creative individuals like me in the creative industry because it allows…
Understanding myself better, relieving my own sorrows, feeling at ease, gaining a deeper understanding of the causes and knowledge about Burnout, and wanting to engage in more conversations with others.
Self-treatment, better self-understanding, deeper insight into the causes and knowledge about Burnout, relaxation, feeling at ease when seeing colleagues experiencing the same, and not feeling alone.
Better self-understanding, peace of mind, deeper insight into the causes and knowledge about Burnout, relaxation, feeling at ease when seeing colleagues experiencing the same, not feeling alone, and wanting to talk to others more.
Self-treatment, better self-understanding, peace of mind, deeper insight into the causes and knowledge about Burnout, relaxation, feeling not alone.
Self-treatment, greater self-understanding, alleviation of personal distress, peace of mind, enhanced comprehension of Burnout, relaxation, feeling at ease, seeing colleagues in the same boat brings solace, not feeling isolated, and a stronger desire to engage in conversations with others.
Self-treatment, better self-understanding, relief from personal distress, peace of mind, improved comprehension of Burnout, relaxation, comfort when seeing colleagues facing the same challenges, feeling less isolated, and a stronger desire to engage in conversations with others.
How do you feel after participating in all the workshops today?What do you see differently in your perspective after attending this workshop?Is there any experience or moment in this workshop that you think you will remember for a long time?
I feel good and see more hope in people, which makes me look at people with more hope.What’s missing and what’s still left in us.Remembering the participants and their stories.
Feeling relieved and managing long-held emotions that have been difficult to express for a while. Sometimes it’s challenging to put certain feelings into words, and there’s no one to listen to them to that extent. Doing art therapy today made me feel really good, as I received what I needed.I truly understand now that it’s not just me going through this. Initially, I thought that others must be experiencing something similar, but when we got to see other people’s work and hear their stories, many times it resonated with us. It felt like we hadn’t really encountered this issue deeply before.When we were asked to express our feelings about the creative industry we’ve encountered, I decided to tear the paper. At that moment, the emotions just surged within me in about 30 seconds. And then I expressed myself according to what I felt. I never knew before that what was pent up inside could be expressed in this way.
The immediate feeling is a better understanding of myself. I now understand that experiencing burnout is normal and that I can’t rush to fix it according to my wishes; it takes time. However, I’m glad I participated in the workshop. It helped me explore myself and identify some of the major issues I must address. I’m grateful to have met people working in the same field who shared their experiences. The workshop provided a safe space for discussion, and it feels good to have people who listen. It’s also heartening to see others feeling lighter after sharing their stories.I now see the normalcy in human imperfections, especially when we first start conversations. We tend to judge people based on their professions, thinking they must be exceptionally good at what they do because of their job titles. However, I’ve realised that everyone, regardless of their profession, has flaws. It feels like a very ordinary thing now. Additionally, I’ve observed a community that is ready to support each other from this workshop.When everyone spoke, cried, laughed, I felt everyone was honest with themselves and accepting themselves.
At first it was a bit weird when a group of strangers sat together and talked about their lives and problems. After a while, it was more comfortable when everyone opened up and shared their stories. It was a new experience for me attending this kind of workshop. I got more that I thought. I had chances to share my stories, listened to people who had similar problems, and learned that we all somehow had hope for our future. Plus, I also got some tips to deal with stress from the therapist which are very useful. So, thank you for arranging this workshop. 🙂Everyone has their own problems, and I am not the only one who has to face it. I am on the right track working on my mini art projects at home during my free time so as to calm myself down. Maybe sharing my stories with other people would also help.When everyone opened up and shared their stories after finishing all of the artwork
It’s hard to find a workshop like this where you can sit and talk without needing to introduce your background, yet still understand everyone’s feelings and the context of their work. Everyone in the group is genuinely interested in listening because they willingly came to the workshop. This makes me feel okay about sharing various aspects of my story, and I feel comfortable knowing I won’t be judged. Although there were many people in the activities, I felt I could access my emotions better. I understood my emotions better and spent more time with myself. Whether it was during the creation of artwork, viewing other people’s work, explaining my work to others, or listening to others explain their work, I felt good about returning to art from this perspective.Some people felt similar to how I felt, and everyone was trying to get through it. We all had more hope for what we were facing, and, in the end, it would pass no matter what happened. We appreciated ourselves more, which made this workshop different from what we initially expected. This experience encouraged us to want to try more workshops or meet more people.The feeling of looking through it all by myself and then feeling more when I heard others share was incredible. Understanding what others were saying, including the conversations with everyone at the end, left me with such a good feeling. It’s something I’ll remember, and it’s given me the courage to try new things.
– Even though we’ve never met before, it feels good to be in a safe space where everyone is full of empathy and listens with their whole attention.
– I had a little bit of fun noticing how each person’s style is different in an interesting way and that the paintings kept collectively getting brighter and brighter.
– Learned that mindset changed alone aren’t enough to end a burnout completely. Physical activities might be needed to.
– I feel like I have more clarity and direction in my future plan and more comfort living in the moment.		I’ve seen hope, potential, beauty, solutions and togetherness.I always felt like I’m the minority who cry too easily. But after seeing so many other people who also cried during this workshop I don’t feel alone anymore.

Rated the score from 1 – 7

The workshop helped alleviate my burnout symptoms and made me feel better.This art therapy workshop has helped transform my overall internal feelings and emotions for the better.This art therapy workshop has helped me feel more relaxed and at ease.Was this workshop beneficial for you?
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5th intervention Journal (preparing)

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According to the article, journaling has numerous mental health benefits. It aids those suffering from anxiety, depression, and stress and allows us to reflect on our thoughts. (Sutton, 2018)

A journal allows us to express our emotions rather than bottle them up, which can be harmful to our health. Many people carry unspoken pain or humiliation within them, with these sentiments and images swirling in our minds. Writing transforms our pain into words that live independently of our inner selves. (Newman, 2020)

I read the article about how to write a journal, and I love how they explain it:

Journal is writing or drawing whatever comes to mind. Your journal does not have to have a specific structure. It’s your private space where you can talk about and create whatever you want to express yourself. Allow your thoughts and words to flow freely. Don’t be concerned about spelling errors or what other people might think. (University of Rochester Medical Center, 2019)

So, I want my intervention to do a journal without instruction. Do whatever you want in the notebook for two weeks/ 14 days (1-14 Aug). Then I will collect feedback on what they think after doing it, their opinion and emotion. One by one, I also want them to create a connection with each other by doing an online meeting for all participants to meet, talk and share their experiences.

I created a group chat to communicate with all participants.

I will do the two-hour online group meeting on Mon 21, August.

For 1-1 Feedback, I will do it on 15,16,19,21,22,23 Aug. One hour per participant.

REF:

Newman, K.M. (2020). How Journaling Can Help You in Hard Times. [online] Greater Good. Available at: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_journaling_can_help_you_in_hard_times.

Sutton, J. (2018). 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health. [online] positivepsychology.com. Available at: https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/.

University of Rochester Medical Center (2019). Journaling for Mental Health. [online] Rochester.edu. Available at: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1.

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Burnout

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All About Burnout

I talked with my art therapist and researched about burnout with him. These are our burnouts and we printed all of them for our participants.

Definition

The state of burnout is a response of both the body and mind to prolonged periods of stress, resulting in various symptoms. When we talk about stress, we often perceive it as an emotional condition, but stress is a physiological state.

Stress originates from the reptile brain, which perceives threats and releases the hormone cortisol, affecting various systems in the body, leading to stress-related symptoms. This part of the brain is the primal survival brain that has allowed humans to survive since ancient times, protecting them from wild animals and disasters. This part of the brain still exists and functions similarly, but the threats in today’s world are different. They come in the form of traffic jams, heavy workloads, criticism, inadequate income, and more.

These modern threats differ from facing a lion or a tiger, which are more straightforward and acute. In those situations, we would either run away or climb a tree, and the brain would perceive that we are safe, ending the stress cycle. However, it’s not as simple with modern stressors like financial pressure or work-related stress. This is why we need to learn how to complete the stress cycle appropriately in the context of modern life, such as through relaxation techniques, managing finances, or healthily dealing with work-related issues.

Causes

The initial causes of burnout at work stem from the mismatch between our needs, expectations, and values and the reality of our work environment. There are six main factors:

1. Workload: when the quantity of work is too much or too little within a reasonable timeframe.
2. Control or Influence in the Workplace: Feeling a sense of control and influence over one’s work, having a say in decision-making, or feeling powerless and overwhelmed
3. Rewards: This includes financial compensation, benefits, recognition, acceptance, position, and reputation within the organisation.
4. Social support: feeling respected and part of a team, including aspects like social interactions and not feeling isolated.
5. Fairness: The perception of fairness in treatment, opportunities, promotions, and recognition
6. Values: Feeling that the work aligns with one’s personal values or, at the very least, aligns with the organisation’s values. When there’s a disconnect between personal values and the nature of the work, it can contribute to burnout.

These factors interact in complex ways and can lead to burnout when they are consistently out of balance with an individual’s needs and expectations. Recognising and addressing these factors can help prevent or alleviate burnout in the workplace.

The stress cycle

The stress cycle consists of two main components: 1. Stressors: the things that cause stress; and 2. Stress, or the physical reaction that occurs in the body.

The sequence to stop the stress cycle is as follows:

1. There is something perceived by the brain as a threat (a stressor).

2. The body takes action to send signals to the brain that we are safe.

3. The body and the brain receive signals that we are safe from the perceived threat or stressor.

Sometimes, our brains are not as smart as we’d like. We may manage the stressor, but our bodies are still in stress mode. Therefore, it’s necessary to work with the body to deactivate the stress mode and complete the cycle.

The symptoms of burnout are:

1. Feeling disillusioned and disconnected from the work, perceiving it as meaningless.
2. Experiencing a lack of motivation or inspiration to perform tasks
3. Feeling constantly tired and exhausted
4. Feeling stuck, helpless, and unsupported, with a sense of emptiness
5. Irritability and mood swings; difficulty controlling emotions
6. Decreased work performance

These symptoms can indicate a state of burnout, which can have various causes, including prolonged stress and dissatisfaction with work or life circumstances. It’s important to address these symptoms to prevent further negative physical and mental health impacts.

Stress calmers from the book

Some effective stress-relief techniques recommended for managing burnout include deep breathing, finding moments of laughter, engaging in physical affection (such as a six-second kiss or a twenty-second hug with someone you love), enjoying positive social interactions (even small ones), expressing creativity, or allowing yourself to have a cathartic cry. These practices can be highly effective in resetting the body’s stress response.

In the long term, it’s suggested to seek a connection with ‘Something Larger.’ This entails finding meaning and establishing a connection with something beyond yourself. This approach is distinct from seeking momentary pleasures as a distraction from the stresses of reality.

REF

Nagoski, E. and Nagoski, A. (2019). Burnout : the secret to solving the stress cycle. London: Vermilion.

www.youtube.com. (n.d.). Tips to break the ‘stress cycle’ if you’re stuck. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHnGy-MWk9U&ab_channel=FOX59News [Accessed 9 Aug. 2023].

www.youtube.com. (n.d.). Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski: The cure for burnout (hint: it isn’t self-care) | TED. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJAX-iQ-O4&t=510s&ab_channel=TED [Accessed 9 Aug. 2023].

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Tutorial with Zuleika.

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Today, I have a tutorial with Zuleika.

I need a clear definition of burnout.

Maybe it’s isolation, and they try to do everything independently.

Focusing on the quiet part

More women engage in workshops than men.

Explore more about other genders.

Is the same trend true for other genders?

Will the result be the same?

Women socialise a lot about emotions.

Maybe men don’t know more.

I’m thinking about changing my research question too.

She suggests I write out 20 versions of the research questions.

Pick the top 5 that are clear, measure

Idea:

How do you know you’re helping people?

help – connection????

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Feedback with friends about Creative Social Night

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I have a feedback session with friends about the Creative Social Night we did together in Bangkok.

Organising small group activities yields a greater impact than one might initially perceive. It’s not merely about networking. The turnout of ten attendees was quite positive for the local area. Anything involving a microphone would appear disproportionately large.

Consider the value participants will receive from the event.

Next comes the post-activity phase. A startup has emerged. They want to get in touch with each other. Someone expressed interest in finding a partner. We’re seeking connections with a group of creative professionals and individuals who want to join us.

Fortunately, more people participated than expected, and we might even see a broadening of the age range of attendees. However, there’s a systemic issue related to switching groups during small group discussions and managing time effectively.

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Unit 3 Feedback Week 16

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Feedback from Cynthia Week 16

Do you do it in England too? >> Consider about do the workshop in London

Where does creativity come from, and where does capture occur?

Where did these burnout people come from? Why?

Is self-compassion too difficult?

Is it easier to find yourself? Because of the young age (20-30)

Colour of Cambodia >>>> can talk with

Talk to Art in UAL !!!

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WWHW proposal

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The area that I intend to research is people in Thailand’s creative industries who have burnout. Art therapy and the creative workshop process can help them overcome their problems. So, my research question is, “How can art therapy help people in Thailand’s creative industries cope with burnout?”

            Why will this research be of value to me and the world? Because I have been through mental health issues and work in the creative industries. I want to help people in the way that I know I can. So, I want to find ways to raise awareness and help them improve at work and in life. They can do the job more creatively and love themselves more. This research can build self-compassion for me and the people I will work with.

            I created the survey and collected data from people in Thailand’s creative industries, such as creatives, graphic designers, writers, etc. They have mental health problems in the workplace: burnout, stress, and work pressure. 37.6% of them want to change and fix the problem now. Then I interviewed six people from the survey, and they said the same things but deeper, depending on their position of work: full-time, part-time, or freelance. Based on research, Self-Compassion Explains Less Burnout (Hashem and Zeinoun, 2020) and Joseph (2022) said that in future interventions, “self-compassion is a crucial and essential component of burnout intervention that contributes to self-care practises. Regarding ethics, I will complete the participant consent form and MAAI Ethical Reflection Document, keeping this data only for this research and always discussing my project with tutors and therapists. In the intervention, I will consider content warnings, setting firm boundaries, and creating a safe space.

            Methodology: Early Intervention. At first, I will promote art therapy via online social media and let Thailand’s creative industries people take a burnout pre-measurement: Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS) (Bria et al., 2014), which was translated into Thai, then choose participants who have high scores to be in my first workshop in July. The process in the workshop will be:

  1. Introduction and Ground Rules
  2. Icebreaker: pick a postcard, explain, and introduce yourself.
  3. Part one: create self-compassion. Draw a heart with any art form, then discuss it in a group.
  4. Part two: talk about work experience in the group.
  5. Part three: unblocking creativity

            Creative Unblock (Krysa, 2014) Create a painting that has no relation to your typical style. Use colours and materials you would prefer to avoid, make marks that feel strange, and take risks that go against your established practices. Your ability to think creatively has grown and could soon become a liability. Do something that nobody can attribute to you. Then discuss it in the group.

            After the workshop, let participants take the Burnout Post-Measurement (MBI-GS) and write feedback on the pros, cons, and feelings about the workshop.

            If I achieve this mastery, I want to explore new opportunities in the creative industry and build connections for career growth. This project will help people in the creative industries understand mental health better. The outcome of this project will give the participants and those who know about it a positive outlook on their mental health and overall well-being. Also, connect networks of people in the creative industries together and create a community for these people to share their stories.

The Reading list that I have already read some of them and will read more: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15dp-jSAYmt4N1m5zZ2xrUMAsJdpqCu0vm64bjijFt50/edit?usp=sharing

Reference

Bria, M., Spânu, F., Băban, A. and Dumitraşcu, D.L. (2014). Maslach Burnout Inventory – General Survey: Factorial validity and invariance among Romanian healthcare professionals. Burnout Research, [online] 1(3), pp.103–111. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burn.2014.09.001.

Hashem, Z. and Zeinoun, P. (2020). Self-Compassion Explains Less Burnout Among Healthcare Professionals. Mindfulness, 11(11), pp.2542–2551. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-020-01469-5.

Joseph, T. (2022). Burnout and How Self-Care and Self-Compassion Can Help. Psychology Doctoral Specialization Projects. [online] Available at: https://encompass.eku.edu/psych_doctorals/22/?utm_source=encompass.eku.edu%2Fpsych_doctorals%2F22&utm_medium=PDF&utm_campaign=PDFCoverPages [Accessed 17 May 2023].

Krysa, D. (2014). Creative block : get unstuck : discover new ideas : advice and projects from 50 successfu artists. San Francisco, California: Chronicle Books Llc.

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reading list 02

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Art therapy is a mental health profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.

The American Art Therapy Association (AATA)

About the American Art Therapy Association

Art therapy is an established form of psychotherapy, delivered by trained art therapists (also known as art psychotherapists).

Art therapy uses art as the primary mode of expression, alongside talking with an art therapist. It aims to reduce distress and improve social, emotional, or mental health by promoting insight, self-compassion and a sense of agency and self-worth.

During art therapy, you are supported by an art therapist to use art to express and articulate often complex thoughts and feelings through art making. This may be following difficult or traumatic experiences which may be hard to talk about.

Who is art therapy suitable for?

Art therapy can help people of all ages and at all stages of life, including those whose life has been affected by difficult personal or cultural experiences, illness and/or disability. You do not need to be skilled in art to benefit from art therapy.

Art therapy is suitable for anyone who is willing to use art to express their feelings. It can be especially helpful for those looking for a creative way to move forward when they feel stuck in life. It can help people reflect on long standing dynamics, issues from the past or simply find a different way to understand yourself and others.

The British Association of Art Therapists (‘BAAT’)

https://baat.org/art-therapy/what-is-art-therapy/

Definition of Self-Compassion:

Self-kindness

Common humanity

Mindfulness

What is Self-Compassion?

Video

How Photography Saved My Life | Bryce Evans | TEDxSFU

Taking a photo each day and posting it online has complex benefits say researchers who say it supports improved wellbeing.

They found that taking a daily photo improved wellbeing through:

  • Self-care
  • Community interaction
  • The potential for reminiscence

Taking a moment to be mindful, and looking for something different or unusual in the day were seen as positive well-being benefits of the practice.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180430131759.htm

The Connection Between Art, Healing, and Public Health: A Review of Current Literature

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2804629/

Creative burnout: when the creativity tap runs dry

Creative burnout: when the creativity tap runs dry

Overcoming Burnout through Arts

https://art-wellbeing.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Research-Overcoming-burnout-through-arts_Final.pdf

Overcoming Burnout through Arts

Mental Health for Creatives

https://withtherapy.com/mental-health-resources/mental-health-for-creatives/

Burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions:

  • feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion;
  • increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job; and
  • reduced professional efficacy.

Burn-out refers specifically to phenomena in the occupational context and should not be applied to describe experiences in other areas of life.

https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases

Burnout phenomenon: neurophysiological factors, clinical features, and aspects of management

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9478693/#bibr12-03000605221106428

How to recover from burnout and love your life again

https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-recover-from-burnout

Burnout and Your Inner Critic

Burnout and Your Inner Critic

3 Reasons Your Inner Critic Doesn’t Want to Leave Your Mind

https://www.bigselfschool.com/post/3-reasons-your-inner-critic-persists

Living With Your Inner Critic

8 Helpful Worksheets and Activities

Anna Katharina Schaffner | PositivePsychology

https://www.the-exhaustion-coach.com/post/living-with-your-inner-critic

Creative burnout. Time to take a break?

https://www.moo.com/blog/uk/business-tips/creative-burnout

A Novel Mindful-Compassion Art-Based Therapy for Reducing Burnout and Promoting Resilience Among Healthcare Workers: Findings From a Waitlist Randomized Control Trial

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.744443/full

Self-Compassion is Productive

https://www.arts.ac.uk/students/student-careers/stories/self-compassion-is-productive

Self-Compassion Explains Less Burnout Among Healthcare Professionals

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12671-020-01469-5

****Burnout and How Self-Care and Self-Compassion Can Help 

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The Change I Want to See

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The Change I Want to See is something about Mental health that I have experienced before.  For all depression and anxiety, I use art to cope with myself and talk with people I trust.

More than 3 million Thais struggle with mental illness. (World Economic Forum, n.d.). While Thailand has made significant progress in addressing child and adolescent mental health, particularly in national policy and legislation as well as targeted responses in the health sector, the study notes that there are still significant gaps in addressing adolescent mental health, including an inadequate budget, limited coordination among different service sectors, a shortage of psychiatrists, and an underqualified workforce across all industries. (www.unicef.org, n.d.)

I interviewed a few people, and one is an art therapist from Thailand. She said she used to do an online Open Heart club, free of charge, accessible to the general public. If I want to do an art club or community, I need a plan and funds. There is a lot of it that must use hidden costs. According to research, through various creative pathways that specifically enlighten meaning and purpose and heighten positive feelings and involvement, art therapy aids individuals in achieving greater well-being. Wilkinson and Chilton (2013)

Wilkinson and Chilton (2013) also draw attention to the unique advantages of the art therapy process to produce mastery and flow, to improve mood, and to inspire, create, and illuminate meaning considering the paradigm shift towards positive psychology. Because vibrant societies depend on creativity

Another group of people that I interviewed created an event called ‘Feel (in) Space’. It’s a painting picnic workshop with live music in a park in Thailand. They created creative and relaxed vibes. In the art club group, they have been trained to ask questions about ‘What’s going on lately?’. All the questions, they supervise by the art therapist and counsellor. This event keeps the vibe to be positive and uses positive psychology to help.

Creating a safe space is something that Thai people need. Thailand lack of a space where we can talk and create art. The Change I Want to See is Destigmatize Mental Health/ Well-being in Thailand. I want to create More Open Art Club/Communities/Safe Spaces that everyone can join to do art and talk in Thailand. Not just people with mental health issues but everyone feels free to join without any conditions. I am returning to Thailand this July to work with this space, and it will likely be the prototype and intervention for my final project. I must contact more art therapists and psychologists to help with the knowledge and details. I need to interview more people about the space I want to make, and it can be just an exhibition in July where people create their art pieces, do whatever they want and talk in a group.

It sounds like a significant change and a big one. I will start with a small step, and this project can change my life and maybe someone’s life too.

ref.

Wilkinson, R.A. and Chilton, G. (2013). Positive Art Therapy: Linking Positive Psychology to Art Therapy Theory, Practice, and Research. Art Therapy, 30(1), pp.4–11. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/07421656.2013.757513.

World Economic Forum. (n.d.). What Thailand can teach us about mental health. [online] Available at: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/02/mental-health-investment-thailand/.

‌www.unicef.org. (n.d.). Alarming poor mental health trend among children and adolescents in Thailand requires urgent investment in services. [online] Available at: https://www.unicef.org/thailand/press-releases/alarming-poor-mental-health-trend-among-children-and-adolescents-thailand-requires.

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