Art Psychotherapy in Children of Divorced Parents

If a picture is worth a thousand words, a picture drawn by a child may be worth many times that, since it expresses concepts and feelings the child may not even have words for. A picture created by a child of divorced parents can provide an indication of the child's mood, thoughts, and feelings, and can provide a therapist with valuable insight on how the child is coping with his/her new family dynamic. As …

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