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Journal Publications: Hanes, M.J. (1995). Clinical application of the "scribble technique" with adults in an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 12(2), 111-117. Abstract: The "scribble technique" described in Florence Cane's book, The Artist in Each of Us, (1983) has historically been employed by art therapists as a technique to reduce inhibitions and liberate spontaneous imagery from the unconscious. The author reviews the "scribble technique" procedure and presents examples produced by adult patients in an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital. The examples illustrate how the "scribble technique" can be utilized to empower the client to produce spontaneous imagery from the unconscious and overcome apprehension toward the image-making process. Hanes, M.J. (1995). Utilizing road drawings as a therapeutic metaphor in art therapy. American Journal of Art Therapy, 34(1), 19-23. Abstract: Roads have been universally significant since their development some 5,000 years ago. Their mythic and metaphoric meaning has permeated the language, art, poetry, and music of virtually all cultures. In this paper I asset that road drawings can be a therapeutic metaphor in art therapy. I explain the procedure for administering road drawings and present case examples produced by patients who participated in art therapy while in an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital. These examples illustrate how road drawings can be used to elicit spontaneous imagery that represents the client's origins, the history of his or her life, experiences to date, and intent for the future - even from just a single drawing. The periodic reparation or upgrade of the road serves as a metaphor for the client's capacity for change. Hanes, M.J. (1997). Producing messy mixtures in art therapy: A case study of a sexually abused child. American Journal of Art Therapy, 35(3), 70-73. Abstract: This article presents a brief introduction of a 6-year-old child followed by a discussion of her artwork-a series of what she described as messy packages produced in art therapy sessions a 6-week period during an inpatient psychiatric stay. The child repeatedly used art materials to produce a messy mixture that she then spread over a sheet of paper, folded, and ultimately placed in a sealed box for safekeeping. Rather than intervening in or diverting from this process, the art therapist allowed the child's sense of chaos and provided her an opportunity to address her feelings and to create a "holding form" where confusing and unsettled emotions could be handled and examined. Hanes, M.J. (1997). Utilizing the circus phenomenon as a drawing theme in art therapy. The Arts in Psychotherapy: An International Journal, 24(4), 375-384. Abstract: In this paper, I assert that the circus phenomenon can be used as a drawing directive in art therapy. I begin by providing a brief review of widely accepted drawing directives that have been incorporated into the individual evaluation of children and adults. I discuss the theoretical principles and rationale for circus drawings, as well as the procedure for administering the task. I present examples produced by clients who participated in art therapy while hospitalized in acute inpatient psychiatric settings. The examples illustrate how circus drawings can be used to elicit conscious and unconscious processes which are viewed by the client as disturbing, unusual, or challenging. In addition, the circus performers' strive for mastery served as a metaphor for the clients' capacity to persevere life's mishaps and the will to master the struggles of everyday life. Hanes, M.J. (1998). Abstract imagery in art therapy: What does it mean? Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 15(3), 185-190. Abstract: There are times, either when the client initially comes to art therapy or at a later stage, that he or she will produce abstract imagery. Rarely can this phenomenon be attributed to any one cause; rather it is usually the result of several motivation factors occurring simultaneously. The author explores some of these factors and presents examples of abstract imagery produced by patients who participated in art therapy while in an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital. The examples illustrate that abstract imagery an serve not only a defensive purpose, but also a progressive function, as well. Hanes, M. J. (2000). Catharsis in art therapy:
A case study of sexually abused adolescent. American Journal of Art Therapy, 38(3), 70-74. Abstract: This
case study discusses the use of catharsis in art therapy with a 16-year-old
female who had been sexually abused by her stepfather. The client employed art materials to
produce an effigy of her abuser, which she fastened to an altar and
repeatedly stabbed with sharpened pencils. That enactment provided an outlet for latent emotions and
aggressive drives which could not be expressed in daily life. Rather than intervening or diverting
her process, I supported the opportunity to discharge pent-up emotions
stemming from her abusive experiences.
I discuss how catharsis was part of a broader therapeutic context
that included both emotional and cognitive components. Hanes, M. J. (2001). Retrospective review in art therapy: Creating a visual record of the therapeutic process. American Journal of Art Therapy,
40(20, 149-160. Abstract: Among
the unique attributes of art therapy has been the ability to retain a
lasting reminder of each session through the creation of an art product. The permanent and enduring quality
of the art has offered notable contributions to the continuity and
recapitulation of the therapeutic process.
Accordingly, two vignettes demonstrate how retrospective review of
art work allowed patient and therapist to view the therapy as it unfolded. By reviewing the art
chronologically, patients and therapist were able to identify links and
emerging patterns which might not have been apparent had artwork been viewed
separately. Furthermore, the
patient's artwork served as a permanent record of the therapeutic process
and provided tangible evidence of the patient's recovery. Hanes, M.J. (2005). Behind steel doors: Images from the walls of a county jail. Art Therapy:
Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 22(1), pp. 44-48. |
