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Resources: Dissertations, Theses, Grants, and Arts-Based Research
Dissertations
Chiang, C. (2020). Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy and Connectedness: Art as a Means to Spiritual Care for Asian Seniors (Publication No. 28002581) [Doctoral Dissertation, Notre Dame de Namur University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.
Chidanand, R. (2014). A Quantitative Study Exploring the Effects of Focusing-Oriented Arts Therapy – Internet Protocol (FOAT-IP) on stress, anxiety, depression, and positive states of mind in South Asian women (Publication No. 3636779) [Doctoral Dissertation, Sofia University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.
Theses
Castalia, A. (2010). The Effect and Experience of Clearing a Space with Art on Stress Reduction in Sign Language Interpreters [Master’s thesis, Notre Dame de Namur University].
Cooney, A. (2012). An Investigation of the Role of the Felt Sense in Art Therapy.
Dela Cruz, A. (2022). Experiences of Selected PL-HIV on Online Theme-Directed Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts (FOAT®) Telehealth Program: An IPA Study [Master’s Thesis, De La Salle University–Dasmariñas].
Findley, E. (2013). Focusing-Oriented Interventions to Reduce Suicidality in Caucasian Middle-Aged-Men: A Program Design [Unpublished Master’s Thesis]. Philips Graduate Institute.
Husum, C. (2016). An Exploration into Trauma and Healing: Using a Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy Approach [DKATI Thesis, Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, Nelson, BC].
Lane, M.H. (2025). The Impact of Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts Therapy (FOAT®) on College Students Experiencing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression [Unpublished Master's Thesis]. Lesley University. https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_therapies_theses/32/
Lee, H. (2011). Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy and Bookmaking to Promote Resiliency of Children Living in a Homeless Shelter [Master’s thesis, Notre Dame de Namur University].
McGrath, J. (2013). The Effects of Clearing a Space with Art on Women with Chronic Pain [Master’s thesis, Notre Dame de Namur University].
Tongco, C. (2025). Development of Self-Compassion-Themed Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts Intervention to Enhance Parenting-Related Self-Compassion among Filipina Primary Caregivers of Pediatric Thalassemia [Unpublished Master's Thesis]. University of Santo Tomas.
Van De Water, L. (2018). Coming Home: A Recovery-Oriented Intermodal Focusing Group for Adults With Mental Illness. Development of a Method. [Unpublished Master's Thesis]. Lesley University. https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/55/
Weiland, L. (2012). Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy as a Means of Stress Reduction with Graduate Students [Master’s thesis, Notre Dame de Namur University].
Wildhagen, E. (2024). Being with Shame: A Literature Review Exploring Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts Therapy for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse [Unpublished Master's Thesis]. Lesley University. https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/857
Undergraduate Thesis
Bañez, M.A. & Ferrer, J.K. (2019). Mapanlikihaing Pagbubulay-Bulay: Narratives of Selected Filipino Adolescents on Experiences of Visual Art Journaling (uses FOAT®) [Bachelor's thesis, Miriam College].
Grants
Colle, S. (2013). "Using Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy to Form Secure Attachments."
Lariviére, Marise (2011). "Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Control Study to Enhance Quality of Life."
Weiner, E. (2012). "A Mindful Art Program: Using Mindfulness and Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy with Children and Adolescents to Decrease Stress and Increase Self-Compassion."
Arts-Based Research
Martin, C. (2018). In Search of Homoeostasis: Arts-Based Inquiry on Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy [Unpublished Graduate Project]. Concordia University.
Rappaport, L. (2013). Trusting the Felt Sense in Art-Based Research. Journal of Applied Arts & Health, 4(1), 97–104.