Journal article
Reconciling Demonically-Monstrous Self-Images in Those Labeled as Sex Offenders
Art therapy, v 40(1), pp 15-21
02 Jan 2023
Featured in Collection : UN Sustainable Development Goals @ Drexel
Abstract
This practice paper demonstrates an art therapy session that revealed the internalized monstrous and demonic identities amongst those who have sexually offended. Several of the participants represented their shadow-self as: (1) nebulous demonic self-representations, (2) internalized monstrous selves as hurtful or uncontrolled, or (3) a dichotomy of power and helplessness. Making these negative self-images visible during such an art therapy process can inform the initial step toward reconciliation, especially within the transitional space of reintegrating into society post-incarceration. Implications demonstrate the use of metaphorical expression and how such images can address the stigmatized and internalized negative self-perceptions of those who have sexually offended.
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- Title
- Reconciling Demonically-Monstrous Self-Images in Those Labeled as Sex Offenders
- Creators
- Bani Malhotra (Corresponding Author) - Drexel University, Creative Arts TherapiesDavid E. Gussak - Florida State University
- Publication Details
- Art therapy, v 40(1), pp 15-21
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Number of pages
- 7
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000852183700001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85138299020
- Other Identifier
- 991021861171904721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Psychology, Clinical