Art Therapy in Psychosocial Intervention for Alcohol Use Disorder: A Case Study

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 26 Sayı: 3, 1 - 1

Buket Canan Dinçelli , Zeynep Maçkalı , Nevin Eracar , Rabia Bilici

Öz

This case study aims to show how art therapy, as a part of psychosocial intervention in the treatment of alcohol use disorder, can help the patient increase their self-expression skills and symbolization skills, develop appropriate coping methods, and increase one’s functioning. The client was diagnosed with alcohol use disorder and has been in remission for 14 months, had 42 (+1) sessions during the 15-month process using art therapy. In each session, various art therapy exercises were carried out from different art modalities such as painting, literature, music, dance/movement, taking into account the client’s situation and needs. In this article, eight sessions, which are thought to reflect the psychological conflict and progress experienced by the client are included. It is seen that art therapy techniques experienced by individuals with alcohol use disorder can be helpful in diagnosis and evaluation at the beginning. Besides these techniques can have positive effects on increasing the ability of self-expression and symbolization, developing appropriate coping skills and increasing psychosocial functioning by enabling the client to establish causal relationships between symptoms, complaints, and life cycles. It is suggested that such programs might be included in psychosocial interventions to prevent relapses of individuals suffering from addiction and to strengthen their psychological resilience.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder, Art Therapy, Emotional Process

Alkol Kullanım Bozukluğuna Yönelik Psikososyal Müdahalede Sanat Terapisinin Kullanımı: Olgu Sunumu

Öz

Bu olgu sunumu, alkol kullanım bozukluğunun tedavisinde psikososyal müdahalenin bir parçası olarak sanat terapisinin, hastanın kendini ifade etme becerilerini ve simgeleştirme becerilerini artırmasına, uygun baş etme yöntemleri geliştirmesine ve işlevselliğini artırmasına nasıl yardımcı olabileceğini göstermeyi amaçlamaktadır. Alkol kullanım bozukluğu tanısı alan ve 14 aydır remisyonda olan danışana, 15 aylık süreçte sanat terapisi kullanılarak 42 (+1) seans uygulandı. Her seansta danışanın durumu ve gereksinimleri dikkate alınarak resim, edebiyat, müzik, dans/hareket gibi farklı sanat dallarından çeşitli sanat terapisi uygulamaları gerçekleştirildi. Bu makalede danışanın yaşadığı psikolojik çatışmayı ve süreç içerisinde gösterdiği ilerlemeyi yansıttığı düşünülen sekiz seansa yer verilmiştir. Alkol kullanım bozukluğu olan bireylerin deneyimlediği sanat terapisi tekniklerinin tedavinin başlangıcında tanı ve değerlendirmede yardımcı olabileceği görülmektedir. Ayrıca bu teknikler danışanın semptomlar, yakınmalar ve yaşam döngüleri arasında nedensel ilişkiler kurmasını sağlayarak kendini ifade etme ve simgeleştirme becerisinin arttırılması, uygun baş etme becerilerinin geliştirilmesi ve psikososyal işlevselliğin arttırılması üzerinde olumlu etkiler yaratabilir. Bağımlılık sorunu yaşayan bireylerin tekrar kullanmaya başlamalarını önlemek ve psikolojik dayanıklılıklarını güçlendirmek amacıyla psikososyal müdahaleler içerisinde bu tür programlara yer verilmesi önerilmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Alkol, Alkol Kullanım Bozukluğu, Sanat Terapisi, Duygusal Süreçler

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