The Creative Arts Personal Growth Group (CAPG): Transforming Fear and Shame

Lisa S. Sosin; Sandra Noble; John Jonathan Suroshan Harrichand; Lynn Bohecker

The Creative Arts Personal Growth Group (CAPG): Transforming Fear and Shame

Lisa S. Sosin, Sandra Noble, John Jonathan Suroshan Harrichand, Lynn Bohecker

School of Behavioral Sciences

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Abstract

Literature highlights the long-term effects of bullying and interpersonal cruelty, including symptoms of trauma and shame. Although scholars have encouraged the development of trauma-informed group interventions for adults with a history of bullying, they have yet to be developed. This article introduces The Creative Arts Personal Growth Group: Transforming Fear and Shame with Compassion, Courage, and Community (CAPG) and presents findings from a phenomenlogocial pilot study exploring participants’ experiences. Themes of containment, creativity, and community promoted regulation of symptoms and selfidentity within the context of a safe, inclusive, and affirming group experience. Implications and recommendations are provided.

Original language	American English
Journal	Default journal
State	Published - Dec 14 2021

Keywords

Bullying
trauma
shame
group counseling
the creative arts personal growth group
CAPG

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Counseling

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