Yafit Danieli, Sharon Snir, Dafna Regev & Michal Adoni-Kroyanker (2019):

Suitability of the art therapy room and changes in outcome measures in the education system, International Journal of Art Therapy

ABSTRACT

This study examined the relationship between art therapists’ perceptions of their art therapy room in schools, and related outcome measures for 55 students. We posited that there would be a positive correlation between art therapists’ satisfaction and their perception of the suitability of the rooms in which they provide therapy, and their clients’ outcome measures. Thirty-six therapists completed a questionnaire about their perceptions of their therapy room. Students completed questionnaires on self-perception and loneliness, and their parents and homeroom teachers reported on behavioural problems before and after therapy. There were no correlations between the art therapists’ perceptions of the room and the outcome measures. However, there were correlations between improvement in outcome measures as reported by parents and teachers and single items; e.g. the location of the room, the suitability of its equipment, and perceiving the material and furnishings as positive.