Evaluating the Impact of Creative Journal Arts Therapy for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

Abstract

We implemented a small series (N = 3) single-case research design to assess the effectiveness of a nine-session creative journal arts therapy treatment program for female survivors of intimate partner violence. Analysis of participants’ scores on Hope and Self-Esteem Scales using the percentage of nonoverlapping data points procedure yielded treatment effects indicating that a creative journal arts therapy treatment program may be effective for improving self-esteem and hope for female survivors of intimate partner violence. Implications for counselors and researchers are provided.

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creative journal arts therapy intimate partner violence single-case research designs

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