Structure in Word and Image: Combining narrative therapy and art therapy in groups of survivors of war

van der Velden, I., & Koops, M. (2005). Structure in word and image: Combining narrative therapy and art therapy in groups of survivors of war. Intervention, 3(1), 57-64.

The authors describe a programme for victims of war structured around day care treatment that takes into account the need of patients for structure and at the same time makes it possible for them to re-experience the trauma. This programme consists of a combination of a storytelling group and art therapy.

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• 3(1), Art therapy, Narrative group psychotherapy, Psycho trauma, Storytelling, Testimony, Victims of war