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Dominican University of California

Art Therapy with Vietnam Veterans: The Importance of the Therapeutic Alliance

Abstract

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<p>The purpose of this paper is to suggest the direction of a short-term treatment approach in art therapy which can best serve the needs of Vietnam veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This approach must work within the limitations imposed by the current orientation of an established five month program, as well as the needs and abilities of the patients themselves.</p>

Degree

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Name thesis:degree_name
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Level thesis:degree_level
Master's Thesis
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Art Therapy
Year
1984

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Cowan, Barbara L.

Subjects

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Identifiers

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OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:scholar.dominican.edu:art-therapy-print-theses-1472

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2026-07-24
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citation

Cowan, Barbara L.. Art Therapy with Vietnam Veterans: The Importance of the Therapeutic Alliance. Master's Thesis thesis, 1984. https://scholar.dominican.edu/art-therapy-print-theses/473