Artworks and psychological reparation

This article presents an auto-ethnographic account of a 20 session virtual group art therapy program, exploring the author’s psychological processes in response to recent life events and implicit life histories. Through analysis of the artwork created during the program, the author traces a cyclical movement of psychic energy, highlighting themes of self-representation, emotional expression, and the integration of conscious and unconscious experiences. The article concludes with a discussion of the efficacy of art therapy in facilitating psychological reparation and promoting a holistic understanding of mental health within a broader social-cultural context.