APPLIED WITH INDIVIDUALS WHICH EXPECT SPECIAL INTEREST ART AND DESIGN THERAPY EXAMPLE

Abstract

In the prepared article, the analysis of art and design therapy practices carried out within the scope of the Disability Studies Foundation in Amsterdam and the 5th International Congress of the Association for the Scientific Studies of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities will be included. These overseas studies, jointly structured with experts from different disciplines, offered alternative solutions to contemporary cultural pursuits by introducing traditional master-apprentice learning methods in addition to pedagogical evaluations. The importance of knowing, learning and applying actions, which are the factors that trigger the mental fields in the process of designing and creating objects, will be mentioned. In addition to the verbal expression carried out during the therapy process, the spread of cultural units arising from imitation and inspiration provided by the practicions, the importance of visual communication and “Mime” exchange will be emphasized. It is observed that different identities have to live together, art and production group work results in conciliatory and facilitating results, and it prevents the need for strict assimilation sanctions. Since the symbols in the basic nature of felt material can represent the common humanist concepts and the differences in contemporary life and social values, they are included in art therapy programs. In addition, revealing the inner world of individuals with the drawing method applied in therapy has been examined. The aim of this article is to represent an example for new studies to be carried out in order to integrate individuals who are waiting for special attention with project planning and implementation methods, without being marginalized. In addition, it can be said that art and design therapy methods can produce solutions that will contribute to the social improvement process by spreading the goal of making you feel good.