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59.4 Healing Through the Arts: Native American Symbolism
CLINICAL PERSPECTIVES 59.4 — 60.1
throughout the immigration process, as well as adjusting to the US culture in the face of the current political atmosphere of rejection following the recent terrorist attacks. They are at risk of being victims of physical violence, isolation, or despair. Clinicians have to be mindful of these risks and its impact on this population. Conclusions: This presentation will help participants learn how to use art as a therapeutic tool to express emotions and to promote healing for Middle Eastern children. Art has always been a part of their culture; drawings are used to tell a story, reflect deep feelings, and create a medium for self-recognition and determination. However, art is rarely used while dealing with this population.
ADOL, AD, PSP http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2017.07.339
59.4 HEALING THROUGH THE ARTS: NATIVE AMERICAN SYMBOLISM Rebecca Susan Daily, MD, Oklahoma State University School of Osteopathy, [email protected] Objectives: Participants will be able to identify some of the key symbolic characteristics of Native American art, including weaving, painting, sand painting, and pottery while gaining some understanding of aspects of Native American culture. This knowledge will help clinicians’ understanding and treatment of Native American patients. Methods: Native American youth in America have suffered under generations of historical trauma and faced chronic poverty, racism, and the highest suicide rate of any cultural group in the United States. Many Native American youths have grown up with symbolism in their daily lives, with many families producing beadwork or other art forms as a way of supplementing their income, yet few clinicians are aware of the symbolism within the artwork. Results: A review of literature regarding Native art and culture along with discussions with various Native artists and with staff at a Native American museum inform the presentation. Conclusions: The history of symbolism within Native American art will be presented. There will be description of a variety of art forms used within Native American culture and discussion of the perpetuation of cultural symbolism within art. Within Native culture, it is very common for verbal expression of emotions to be at a minimum; therefore, it is imperative for clinicians to explore additional therapeutic modalities, allowing nonverbal expression. Native American art has both reflective and interactive applications. In group sessions, children can share works of arts, produce group artwork, and discuss their symbolism and impact. In addition, they can express themselves by creating their own pieces. Participants will learn some of the differences between tribes in symbolic expression.
CAM, ETHN, OTH http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2017.07.340
have grown up with African American art in their daily lives, yet few clinicians are aware of the impact it has had on them. Even fewer have incorporated it into treatment. Results: Dr. Young-Walker will discuss African American art throughout time, and how African American art has addressed relevant cultural issues at critical moments in African American history. The symbolism present in African American art and its impact on culture will be discussed. Dr. YoungWalker will also discuss the impact of modern art on African American youth. Conclusions: Because of the continued issues of racism and prejudice faced by African American youth, it is imperative to find different tools to help them to cope and to have a method of self-expression. The incorporation of African American art in the therapy process is a valuable resource for youth.
ETHN, MED, OTH http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2017.07.341
CLINICAL PERSPECTIVES 60 INTEGRATING CHILD MALTREATMENT EXPOSURE AND IMPACT IN COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT IN CHILD PSYCHIATRY Jeanette M. Scheid, MD, PhD, Michigan State University, [email protected]; Gabrielle A. Carlson, MD, SUNY at Stony Brook, [email protected] Objectives: Child maltreatment is prevalent. Children who are exposed to maltreatment are at elevated risk for a variety of mental health disorders; however, such exposures can also complicate the process of diagnosis and treatment. An understanding of the relationship between maltreatment and diagnosis of psychosis, mood, anxiety, and disruptive behavior is critical to providing accurate diagnostic formulation and treatment. Methods: Presenters will focus on each of the following diagnostic clusters: 1) psychosis; 2) mood dysregulation disorder; 3) anxiety; and 4) disruptive/antisocial behavior. Each presentation will discuss screening and assessment of maltreatment and ways maltreatment exposure impacts the diagnostic and treatment process. Results: Participants will gain skills and knowledge needed to integrate screening and assessment of child maltreatment and its impact on the mental health diagnostic and treatment process. Conclusions: Achieving comprehensive assessment, accurate diagnostic formulation, and appropriate treatment recommendations require consideration of the impact of child maltreatment on emotions, thinking, and behavior. The integration of these relationships is critical to the mental health care of children and adolescents.
CAN, DIAG, TREAT
59.5 HEALING THROUGH THE ARTS: AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE Laine Young-Walker, MD, University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics, [email protected] Objectives: The goals of this session are as follows: 1) to identify ways that African American art was used as a form of expression during the Harlem Renaissance and Civil Rights Movement; and 2) focus on the use of African American art in the treatment process. Methods: African American art has been used symbolically to address relevant cultural issues of the time. Historically, this importance in the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement has been portrayed. Currently, African American plays a critical role in symbolically addressing racial issues and tension. Mental health professionals have not been able to keep up with the changing landscape. Many African American youth
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT P SYCHIATRY VOLUME 56 NUMBER 10S OCTOBER 2017
Sponsored by AACAP's Child Maltreatment and Violence Committee http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2017.07.343
60.1 IMPACT OF CHILD MALTREATMENT ON ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF PSYCHOSIS Linmarie Sikich, MD, Duke University, linmarie.sikich@ duke.edu Objectives: This talk aims to improve attendees’ understanding of the complex interplay between childhood maltreatment and psychotic symptoms so that affected youth are diagnosed more accurately and treated effectively using disorder-specific treatments. Methods: This presentation will review literature on the prevalence and characteristics of symptoms that appear psychotic among maltreated youth and on increased rates of primary psychotic illnesses in individuals
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throughout the immigration process, as well as adjusting to the US culture in the face of the current political atmosphere of rejection following the recent terrorist attacks. They are at risk of being victims of physical violence, isolation, or despair. Clinicians have to be mindful of these risks and its impact on this population. Conclusions: This presentation will help participants learn how to use art as a therapeutic tool to express emotions and to promote healing for Middle Eastern children. Art has always been a part of their culture; drawings are used to tell a story, reflect deep feelings, and create a medium for self-recognition and determination. However, art is rarely used while dealing with this population.
ADOL, AD, PSP http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2017.07.339
59.4 HEALING THROUGH THE ARTS: NATIVE AMERICAN SYMBOLISM Rebecca Susan Daily, MD, Oklahoma State University School of Osteopathy, [email protected] Objectives: Participants will be able to identify some of the key symbolic characteristics of Native American art, including weaving, painting, sand painting, and pottery while gaining some understanding of aspects of Native American culture. This knowledge will help clinicians’ understanding and treatment of Native American patients. Methods: Native American youth in America have suffered under generations of historical trauma and faced chronic poverty, racism, and the highest suicide rate of any cultural group in the United States. Many Native American youths have grown up with symbolism in their daily lives, with many families producing beadwork or other art forms as a way of supplementing their income, yet few clinicians are aware of the symbolism within the artwork. Results: A review of literature regarding Native art and culture along with discussions with various Native artists and with staff at a Native American museum inform the presentation. Conclusions: The history of symbolism within Native American art will be presented. There will be description of a variety of art forms used within Native American culture and discussion of the perpetuation of cultural symbolism within art. Within Native culture, it is very common for verbal expression of emotions to be at a minimum; therefore, it is imperative for clinicians to explore additional therapeutic modalities, allowing nonverbal expression. Native American art has both reflective and interactive applications. In group sessions, children can share works of arts, produce group artwork, and discuss their symbolism and impact. In addition, they can express themselves by creating their own pieces. Participants will learn some of the differences between tribes in symbolic expression.
CAM, ETHN, OTH http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2017.07.340
have grown up with African American art in their daily lives, yet few clinicians are aware of the impact it has had on them. Even fewer have incorporated it into treatment. Results: Dr. Young-Walker will discuss African American art throughout time, and how African American art has addressed relevant cultural issues at critical moments in African American history. The symbolism present in African American art and its impact on culture will be discussed. Dr. YoungWalker will also discuss the impact of modern art on African American youth. Conclusions: Because of the continued issues of racism and prejudice faced by African American youth, it is imperative to find different tools to help them to cope and to have a method of self-expression. The incorporation of African American art in the therapy process is a valuable resource for youth.
ETHN, MED, OTH http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2017.07.341
CLINICAL PERSPECTIVES 60 INTEGRATING CHILD MALTREATMENT EXPOSURE AND IMPACT IN COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT IN CHILD PSYCHIATRY Jeanette M. Scheid, MD, PhD, Michigan State University, [email protected]; Gabrielle A. Carlson, MD, SUNY at Stony Brook, [email protected] Objectives: Child maltreatment is prevalent. Children who are exposed to maltreatment are at elevated risk for a variety of mental health disorders; however, such exposures can also complicate the process of diagnosis and treatment. An understanding of the relationship between maltreatment and diagnosis of psychosis, mood, anxiety, and disruptive behavior is critical to providing accurate diagnostic formulation and treatment. Methods: Presenters will focus on each of the following diagnostic clusters: 1) psychosis; 2) mood dysregulation disorder; 3) anxiety; and 4) disruptive/antisocial behavior. Each presentation will discuss screening and assessment of maltreatment and ways maltreatment exposure impacts the diagnostic and treatment process. Results: Participants will gain skills and knowledge needed to integrate screening and assessment of child maltreatment and its impact on the mental health diagnostic and treatment process. Conclusions: Achieving comprehensive assessment, accurate diagnostic formulation, and appropriate treatment recommendations require consideration of the impact of child maltreatment on emotions, thinking, and behavior. The integration of these relationships is critical to the mental health care of children and adolescents.
CAN, DIAG, TREAT
59.5 HEALING THROUGH THE ARTS: AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE Laine Young-Walker, MD, University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics, [email protected] Objectives: The goals of this session are as follows: 1) to identify ways that African American art was used as a form of expression during the Harlem Renaissance and Civil Rights Movement; and 2) focus on the use of African American art in the treatment process. Methods: African American art has been used symbolically to address relevant cultural issues of the time. Historically, this importance in the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement has been portrayed. Currently, African American plays a critical role in symbolically addressing racial issues and tension. Mental health professionals have not been able to keep up with the changing landscape. Many African American youth
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT P SYCHIATRY VOLUME 56 NUMBER 10S OCTOBER 2017
Sponsored by AACAP's Child Maltreatment and Violence Committee http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2017.07.343
60.1 IMPACT OF CHILD MALTREATMENT ON ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF PSYCHOSIS Linmarie Sikich, MD, Duke University, linmarie.sikich@ duke.edu Objectives: This talk aims to improve attendees’ understanding of the complex interplay between childhood maltreatment and psychotic symptoms so that affected youth are diagnosed more accurately and treated effectively using disorder-specific treatments. Methods: This presentation will review literature on the prevalence and characteristics of symptoms that appear psychotic among maltreated youth and on increased rates of primary psychotic illnesses in individuals
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