CAT:Great New Uses for a Proven Technique
The Children’s Apperception Test (CAT) has broadened its usage spectrum.
This clinically valuable projective technique, which delves into a
child’s relationships through the usage of animal and human portraits,
is an excellent tool for art therapists,social workers,and other professionals.
Applications include:
·
Usage
for
autistic
patients who
often excel in
the arts.
·
Usefulness
for
non-autistic
students or
patients as
well. For
instance CAT
can:
o
Tap
into
their
imaginations
o
Sharpen
their
language skills
o
Help
them
to better
organize their
thoughts
o
Encourage
them
to feel more
empowered
·
Children
experiencing
bullying or
other social
difficulties
have an avenue
to express
their inner
thoughts to the
examiner without
feeling
threatened.
·
Those
with
unique
challenges, such
as Tourette’s
Syndrome, can
also benefit
through
usage of this
safe and
effective
measurement
technique,
helping them
verbalize
their thoughts.
All patients and
or students can
feel
a sense
of self-esteem,
and not feel
judged
while relating
their own lives
to the picture
Cards.
Psychologists: