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This is a study on the effects of art therapy program which aimed to improve a child's eye-flickering problem as a symptom of tic disorder, to reduce his depression level, and finally to develop his self-esteem.
The target for this study was the 5th grade boy at an elementary school, "D" city, Jeollabukdo, who showed emotional and social problem behaviors, tic symptoms, low self-esteem and high depression level due to home problems. The program was carried out at E art therapy institution from January 21st, 2009 to July 1st, 2009. It was carried out 23 times for 50 minutes once a week.
To find the change of his tic symptom, depression and self-esteem, behavior monitoring feedback, Korean Children's Depression Inventory, Self-esteem Measures, House, Tree, and People(HTP) drawing test were done before and after the program. The results were followings.:
First, his tic symptoms were reduced after performing the art therapy program.
Second, his low self-esteem was enhanced after performing the art therapy program.
Third, his depression level was reduced after performing the art therapy program.
These results indicate that the art therapy program is effective in reducing a child's tic behavior and depression and improving his self-esteem.