Research and Publications

This page brings together my research, published articles, case studies, and professional writing in art therapy and related therapeutic practice. These works reflect my clinical and academic interest in trauma, addiction, displacement, emotional regulation, and the therapeutic value of non-verbal and needs-based approaches.

Some of the documents linked on this page are currently available in French only.

Published Research

Art Therapy and Appointment Attendance in a Specialised Addiction Unit

A research study exploring the impact of art therapy on treatment engagement, cravings, anxiety, heart rate variability, and mental well-being in a specialised addiction setting.
Published with: CESAM (Centre d’Études Supérieures de l’Art en Médecine)
Language: French
[Read the article]

Case Studies

Reduction in Anxiety in a Client with Tramadol Dependence

A clinical case study examining the use of art therapy to support anxiety reduction in the context of Tramadol addiction.
Language: French
[Read the case study]

Dissertation

Art Therapy as a Support for Refugees

AFRATAPEM dissertation exploring the use of visual arts, dance, and music with Ukrainian refugees, including two in-depth case studies.
Completed under the supervision of Dr C Annesley, in collaboration with the Chamonix Welcome Collective Association, Passy, France.
Language: French
[Read the dissertation]

Articles in Human Givens Journal

Straight-line Interrupted: Dealing with Caetextia in Organisations

An article exploring the application of the Human Givens approach within business coaching, drawing on my corporate experience and examining its relevance in organisational settings.
Published in: Human Givens Journal, Volume 20, No. 2 (2014)
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The Lonely Chick: Art Therapy and the Human Givens

An article describing the use of art therapy with Ukrainian refugees, highlighting how metaphor can emerge when language is limited, and exploring its alignment with the Human Givens framework.
Published in: Human Givens Journal, Volume 29, No. 2 (2022)
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Art Therapy through the Lens of Human Givens

This presentation, delivered at the Human Givens Conference (2024), explores how art therapy can be understood within the Human Givens framework as a practical, needs-based approach. It highlights how creative modalities can reduce emotional arousal, strengthen internal resources, and support the meeting of unmet emotional needs through sensory engagement, metaphor, and focused attention.
[View presentation slides]

Language Note

Please note that the full research papers, dissertation, and case studies linked above are currently available in French. The Human Givens Journal articles are in English.

Contact

If you would like to discuss this work, ask about training or collaboration, or enquire about therapeutic practice, please feel free to get in touch.