Holding Space: A Collaborative Clay-Based Art Therapy Approach to Postpartum Care.
AbstractThis quality improvement initiative examines a collaborative, clay-based art therapy program designed to support postpartum mothers’ psychological well-being. Co-facilitated by an art therapist and a ceramic artist, the program blended clinical intention with ceramic skill-building through m...
| Publicado en: | Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association pp. 1 - 16 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Apr2026
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