Article(electronic)#1April 17, 2021
Enhancing intergroup dialogues through art and art therapy
In: Conflict resolution quarterly, Volume 38, Issue 4, p. 335-347
ISSN: 1541-1508
AbstractIntergroup dialogue contributes to community development by providing structured and facilitated opportunities for narrative engagement and perspective taking that can foster social change. Both art and art therapy can be infused within intergroup dialogue to harness imagination and creativity in order to heighten reflection and promote emotional connections. An art therapy‐informed model enhanced self‐awareness, storytelling, and interpersonal interactions by helping participants discuss direct encounters of difference as well as specific events and people.