Yehuda Lubin Guidance Department
Analyzing a child’s artwork is an important tool for understanding the child. Thus, as part of their training to become school counselors, the students of Orot Israel College’s guidance department were recently introduced to this key component of psychological testing.
One of a therapist’s functions is to enable the patient to open his heart and talk about his thoughts and deep feelings. Generally, this is achieved via a conversation with an empathetic interlocutor in an intimate and safe environment. However, in some cases, the therapist is unable to motivate the patient to speak freely. Various emotional barriers impede the patient’s progress, and hence, the patient continues to suffer. In these situations, therapists often encourage the patients to express themselves via an alternate medium – such as drawing.
Dr. Moshe Raz, a leading psychologist who specializes in this complex field, delivered a fascinating lecture on the subject to the students. Using pictures and specific examples from his therapeutic practice, Dr. Raz demonstrated how analyzing his patients’ artwork enabled them to understand the underlying causes and conflicts behind their conditions. Consequently, the patients were able to express themselves and work towards a solution.
The Orot students were very impressed by the dramatic changes which resulted from this treatment, and a number of the young women indicated that they were inspired to pursue a career in this area after completing their undergraduate degrees. The students were provided with valuable tools, which will certainly help them when they become school counselors.
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