

9 Processes of Art Therapy for Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Defining the curative factors of art therapy, Tracy Councill (2015) identifies nine key
processes. An adapted version of Councill's nine key processes of art therapy is
offered here: 1. Promoting internal locus of control. Children have little control over their lives
and those managing additional needs can have even less control. By being given the
freedom to manipulate materials and to express themselves openly, children are
supported and encouraged to exercise their c