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Publication Date: 2023
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Integrating a Sex-Positive Approach in Art Therapy
Michaela Kirby
Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, v40 n4 p171-178 2023
This article identifies the importance of art therapy integrating a sex-positive approach to support healthy sexuality and sexual well-being. It outlines the harmful impact of the sex-negative culture in the United States and defines a sex-positive social justice approach. Based on a review of relevant art therapy literature and the author's teaching experience, steps toward incorporating a sex-positive approach in art therapy include awareness, knowledge, and skills.
Descriptors: Sexuality, Gender Issues, Positive Attitudes, Art Therapy, Integrated Activities, Cultural Context, Negative Attitudes, Health Behavior, Wellness, Social Justice, Sex Education
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Language: English
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