Date of Award
Spring 5-2015
Document Type
Master's Project
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
EVMS School of Health Professions
Program/Concentration
Art Therapy and Counseling
Committee Director
Kerry Kruk
Abstract
This exploratory self-study utilized the tool of dream journaling along with visual and written reflections to record my art therapy and counseling graduate school experience in order to foster professional identity development. Visual reflections on dream journals were created weekly during an eight-week period. Qualitative data, including eight visual reflections and corresponding written haiku responses and artist statements, were analyzed in order to extract patterns and themes from my overall experience. Dream journaling combined with the reflection process was found to foster professional identity development through personal growth and insight.
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Recommended Citation
Metzger, Ramsi M.. "A Self-Study on the Use of Dreams in Self-Reflective Process to Foster Art Therapist Professional Identity in Graduate School" (2015). Master of Science (MS), Master's Project, EVMS School of Health Professions, Old Dominion University, https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/evmshealthprofessions_masters_papers/18