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Research Methods
Goal:
To evolve research positionality and methods that honor the art therapy onto-epistemology considerations to develop a substantial knowledge base about how and why art therapy works among different communities and cultures.
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Action Items:
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Develop a networking forum that connects practitioners with researchers to advertise current recruitment, highlight the latest findings in research, assist in grant writing, and develop wide-scale projects.
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Systematically identify, define, and disseminate information about different research methods, trends, priorities, and ethical considerations that are socially inclusive, equitable, and just.
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Explore and re-evaluate the role of the visual elements arts-based evidence and artistic inquiry in research efforts to advance knowledge in art therapy.
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Prioritize teaching research methods at the Masters level and provide opportunities for students to engage in art therapy research during their training.
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