A Model for Art Therapy-Based Supervision for End-of-Life Care Workers in Hong Kong

End-of-life care workers and volunteers are particularly prone to burnout given the intense emotional and existential nature of their work. Supervision is one important way to provide adequate support that focuses on both professional and personal competencies. The inclusion of art therapy principle...

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Published in:Death studies 2015-01, Vol.39 (1), p.44-51
Main Authors: Potash, Jordan S., Chan, Faye, Ho, Andy H. Y., Wang, Xiao Lu, Cheng, Carol
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Art therapy
Art Therapy - methods
Attitude of Health Personnel
Attitude to Death
Burnout
Burnout, Professional - etiology
Burnout, Professional - prevention & control
Burnout, Professional - psychology
Caregivers
Consciousness
Emotional Intelligence
Female
Health Personnel - psychology
Health technology assessment
Hong Kong
Humans
Interprofessional Relations
Male
Memory
Middle Aged
Occupational Stress
Organization and Administration
Palliative care
Professional Competence
Professional relationships
Sensitivity Training Groups
Social support
Supervision
Terminal Care - psychology
Treatment Outcome
Volunteers
Volunteers - psychology
Workers
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Summary:End-of-life care workers and volunteers are particularly prone to burnout given the intense emotional and existential nature of their work. Supervision is one important way to provide adequate support that focuses on both professional and personal competencies. The inclusion of art therapy principles and practices within supervision further creates a dynamic platform for sustained self-reflection. A 6-week art therapy-based supervision group provided opportunities for developing emotional awareness, recognizing professional strengths, securing collegial relationships, and reflecting on death-related memories. The structure, rationale, and feedback are discussed.
ISSN:0748-1187
1091-7683
DOI:10.1080/07481187.2013.859187