On-line Art Therapy for a Woman with Uterine Cancer: Integrating Sensorimotor Art Therapy through Guided Drawing with (TT-AT) Protocol

Art therapy offers a safe space for individuals to process complex emotions and regain control over their narrative, particularly in the context of chronic illness such as cancer. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic there has been an increased use of virtual platforms by art therapists, allowing people with geographic and other logistical challenges access to mental health support. A 45 year old woman undergoing treatment for uterine cancer, with no access to in-person therapy, was the client in this 10-session art therapy intervention that explored the integration of Sensorimotor Art Therapy through Guided Drawing with the Trauma Treatment through Art Therapy (TT-AT) protocol, delivered via Zoom. Each session offered structured art-making along with free expression that helped the participant feel empowered, even in the virtual setting. The intervention was very effective and the benefits reported by the client such as improved sense of self, reduced anxiety, and increased hope and vitality, highlight the growing potential of integrating traumainformed therapies and protocols to support individuals through their unique life experiences, particularly when paired with the accessibility of virtual delivery.