In this paper, we research an effects of structured group art therapy by decreasing stress and rearing attitude of developmental delay children's mother, and then the behavior change of developmental delay children by rearing attitude change of his mo...
In this paper, we research an effects of structured group art therapy by decreasing stress and rearing attitude of developmental delay children's mother, and then the behavior change of developmental delay children by rearing attitude change of his mother.This study was conducted on four mothers who had developmental delay child with improper rearing attitude, the research was run twelve times: once a week, hundred and twenty minutes for each times. Researcher and inspectors process the qualitative analysis which analyze the group art behavior and measure the change of rearing attitude and stress using appraisement tools for each times. Conclusion of this study is as follows.
First, the structured group art therapy program is considered to be proper increase of the developmental delay child's mother rearing attitude. Through the program processing mother diverse inner herself energy, they show the group catharsis and change themselves into acceptance and positive shapes.
Second, the structured group art therapy program is considered to be effective decrease of the developmental delay child's mother stress. Through the program processing mothers share their difficult situation and worry with other attendants and they have a positive feedback each others. Itmakes the deeply social relationship and gives the confident.
Third, the structured group art therapy program is considered to be effective the behavior change of developmental delay child by changing of his mother's rearing attitude. The structured group art therapy program changes the mother into the active participation and improves the family relationship and themselves. It is possible through the review themselves being artworks.
This study provides the following theoretical implications.
First, the developmental delay child's mother mentally healthy and rearing attitude has closely relationship. And it is very important to develop the various structured program for his mother.
Second, it is necessary to the continuously follow up and follow through the structured program.
Third, it is necessary to the development not only the developmental delay child's mother but also his mother's family care program.