Self-knowledge, truth talking, hope, and courage:
Kaplan explains in this part of the chapter about a project she had presented to her students a few years ago along with her social psychologist Charlie Seashore. The project they presented was called "The Good Girl Workshop" and it was for everyone, not just for women. The project's purpose was to show the universal blocks that keep stumbling for art therapist. The blocks were to represent the "desire to be liked." From the past, the therapists have had problems with clients liking the therapists or going to see one. For a therapist to base his or her techniques on social activist, has to respect his or her self and have the clients respect them. The art therapist must not be shy, but rather brave courageous and realize all the social problems occurring in the world now. By the art therapist realizing all the issues happening with racism and sexism along with economic problems, they are able to connect to their client on their level and not be afraid to reach to their certain issue without be shy or nervous on trying to help their client.
Kaplan explains in this part of the chapter about a project she had presented to her students a few years ago along with her social psychologist Charlie Seashore. The project they presented was called "The Good Girl Workshop" and it was for everyone, not just for women. The project's purpose was to show the universal blocks that keep stumbling for art therapist. The blocks were to represent the "desire to be liked." From the past, the therapists have had problems with clients liking the therapists or going to see one. For a therapist to base his or her techniques on social activist, has to respect his or her self and have the clients respect them. The art therapist must not be shy, but rather brave courageous and realize all the social problems occurring in the world now. By the art therapist realizing all the issues happening with racism and sexism along with economic problems, they are able to connect to their client on their level and not be afraid to reach to their certain issue without be shy or nervous on trying to help their client.
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