Is there one who's worked with child, connecting the logotherapy and expressive/drama therapy?

I am doing my thesis on the therapeutic relation between Art Therapist and patient within a pediatric acute medical children's hospital setting comparing two groups one with the assistance of a therapy dog and one without. Due to the Institutional Review Board of the Hospital I had to disclosed the possibility of the therapy dog within the title of the study to all participants, so there was an immediate response from my pediatric participants from the moment I disclosed the title. The verbal and bodily reaction, from the participants, have been noted and accounted for in my data collection, as 18 out of 20 participants were completely non-responsive to my presence in the room until they heard the word dog. What I have come to realize in my data collection and what I found the most intriguing aspect that has presented itself is the apparent inclusion of object relations, object permanence, and the therapy dog acting as a secure base throughout the sessions in both groups. The question I am inquiring about is has anyone done work surrounding these aspects within their own practice and/or research, or have you read any articles/research done in regards to these theories and the inclusion of an animal within the therapeutic relationship?

we aim to systematically analyse the pictures drawn by children with a trauma background who are undergoing psychotherapy including art therapy.

Any ideas for structured procedures / instruments welcome!

I am interested in using a form of narrative therapy cross culturally with Cambodian people and would like to hear of examples and experiences.

Modern psychotherapy and psychiatry are currently very rational disciplines. There are a lot of advantages of rational perspectives of these disciplines. But humans are not only rational beings. In my opinion arts therapies (like music therapy, art therapy, dance and movement therapies, drama therapies, etc.) have the potential to contribute a lot to humanize psychotherapy and psychiatry contexts. These approaches are unfortunately often less respected in institutions and healthcare systems. What do you think?

I'm currently writing a research project on the subject: „Art therapy impact on women‘s

self-compassion and self-esteem“

Purpose of this project: to see what effect does art therapy have on women‘s self-

compassion and self esteem.

The main research question is this:

 What impact does art therapy have to women‘s self-compassion and self-

esteem in art therapy process?

I would appreciate any information on the subject.

Supportive measures like psychotherapy, diet advice, creative activities and massage therapy may be equally rewarding in complicated cases like cancer etc.,

I am interested to know if there are existing family-based guidance interventions, wherein the interventionists work with families in grassroot communities. Thanks!