Art Therapy Research Project by an EVMS student

I’m reposting a request by an art therapy student at EVMS.

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To Whom It May Concern,

Hello, I am a graduate Art Therapy and Counseling student at Eastern Virginia Medical School and over the next 4 months, I will be conducting thesis research work. I am interested in studying the attachment styles seen in adult adoptees, using an art-based assessment called the Bird’s Nest Drawing. I am hoping that my study will be able to gain insight into and enhance treatment of those who have attachment issues, especially adult adoptees, as well as strengthen art therapy research and assessment.

I am contacting you today in order to obtain help with my research and gather participants for my study. Attached are the flyers I would like to distribute to participants willing to volunteer for my study.  I am seeking permission to gather participants via flyers and word of mouth. Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 99. They will be asked to complete 2 short questionnaires, 1 drawing and a supplemental written story based on the drawing. This study is not invasive and there is little to no risk of physical, mental or emotional harm.

Thank you for your time and I hope you can help my research.  Please contact me with any questions, concerns, or resources.

Best Regards,

Kimberly Clemens, BA

Art Therapy and Counseling Program

Eastern Virginia Medical School

701 Fairfax Avenue

Norfolk, VA 23507-1607