The Experience of Grief

Abstract

Art-making is one way to help process the complex set of emotions that occur with grief. It is a useful method for art therapists who are experiencing personal grief while practicing therapy. Examining their self-awareness and the countertransference effects may have both personal and professional implications. This inquiry examines the questions: What is the experience of grief as expressed by an art therapist? How is that experience of grief related to my work as an art therapist? The literature review examines the topics of grief, art therapy and grief, self-awareness, and countertransference. A heuristic inquiry of my personal grief as an art therapist is also presented, including my art and writing. Implications and possible future research are discussed.

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