Art-making as a gateway to the inner self: A phenomenological exploration of intuitive collage in coaching
Art has long been used as a common creative outlet and a therapeutic modality. Recently, coaches have begun to explore art-making in the coaching engagement. This retrospective, phenomenological study explored the experience of using intuitive collage as a tool for health and wellness coaches (n=41)...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford Brookes University
2025-02-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring |
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| Online Access: | https://radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/items/6d2f5bfc-a784-44fa-8b02-6d9cc3507e70/1/ |
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| Summary: | Art has long been used as a common creative outlet and a therapeutic modality. Recently, coaches have begun to explore art-making in the coaching engagement. This retrospective, phenomenological study explored the experience of using intuitive collage as a tool for health and wellness coaches (n=41), enrolled in an online advanced coaching skills class. Data analysis suggested a narrative, including: being boxed-in, unlocking, a gateway, and revealing the inner self. An interplay of coach and client growth processes was appreciated. Intuitive collage may be a vehicle for expanding the coaching repertoire and accessing client creativity, intuition, and awareness. Future research could inform best practices for its use. |
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| ISSN: | 1741-8305 |