AT Assessment & Documentation Flashcards
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Which rating scale is specifically used to assess the formal elements of art therapy products across psychiatric populations?
Answer: FEATS (Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale)
The FEATS was developed by Gantt and Tabone specifically to rate formal elements of artwork produced during art therapy in psychiatric settings.
In art therapy, what is the primary purpose of maintaining a portfolio of client artwork over time?
Answer: To track therapeutic progress and identify themes
Maintaining a portfolio allows the art therapist and client to review artwork over time, tracking emotional growth, recurring themes, and progress toward treatment goals.
A mandala drawing assessment is most often used in art therapy to assess which domain?
Answer: Self-concept and psychological integration
Mandala drawings are used to explore self-concept, psychological wholeness, and integration, as the circular form symbolizes the self in Jungian-informed art therapy.
What is a 'baseline assessment' in art therapy?
Answer: An initial evaluation of the client's functioning before treatment begins
A baseline assessment captures the client's current level of functioning at the start of treatment, providing a reference point to measure change over the course of therapy.
Which of the following best describes the role of art-based assessment tools compared to verbal assessments?
Answer: They can bypass verbal defenses and access non-verbal expression
Art-based assessments can bypass verbal defenses by engaging non-verbal channels, making them especially useful for clients who struggle to express themselves through words.
What information is typically included in a discharge summary for an art therapy client?
Answer: Summary of treatment, goals achieved, and recommendations for ongoing care
A discharge summary documents the course of treatment, goals that were met or partially met, and recommendations for continued care or community resources.