volume 20, number 1, 2025
Published by The Journal of Creative Arts Therapies, online and open access
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ISSN: 2652-9459
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Editorial team
Chief Editor Sheridan Linnell
Co-Editors Henry Bowen, Catherine Camden-Pratt, Deborah Green, Caryn Griffin, Ying Wang and Daniel Wong
Journal Coordinator Vic Segedin
Podcast Coordinators JY Kim and Caz Steele
Copy Editors / Proofreaders Anne Gordon, Marie Shannon
Design and production Vic Segedin
Peer review
The editorial team wishes to thank all the peer reviewers who generously contribute their time and expertise to this edition of JoCAT. Accepted submissions are reviewed by people well versed and respected in the subject or methodology of the submission.
The following papers have been double anonymously peer-reviewed by two reviewers:
Articles: ‘Stillness that moves: Fostering presence as an emerging creative arts therapist’ by Shanti Brown; ‘The relationship between creative arts therapists and parents of student-clients within a special education school setting’ by Meytal Fogel-Simhony and Gal Abramovski; ‘A grounded theory exploration of sensory and kinaesthetic engagement with clay’ by Theresa Van Lith and Caitlin Beale.
Practice papers: ‘Building a stronger sense of self and others: Creative Connections in an early intervention setting’ by Natalie Kang Qian Yi and Chong Kai Wen; ‘Creating space for meaning: Exploring emotional integration through psychodynamic art therapy in forensic mental health’ by Abigail Reisner, Theresa Van Lith, Danielle Ashley and Lorrae Mynard; ‘Integrating art therapy to enhance a tsunami preparedness project in Lebak Selatan, Indonesia’ by Ardhana Riswarie.
The following contributions have been double anonymously peer-reviewed by one reviewer:
Reflections: ‘From there and then, to here and now: Reflections on art-making and identities through an art therapy graduate exhibition’ by Chee Xingyu Michelle, Koh Zong Qi, Natalie Tee Yen Sean, and Svetlana (Lana) Fedotova; ‘Seasons of self: A timely reflection’ by Anita Lever.
Creative contribution: Rumbeando by Andrea Marina (Ange) Garabelli.
