Mediating objects : physical objects in therapy sessions together with childern

• Main Author: Brauer, Martha
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: Konstfack, Industridesign 2016
• Subjects: tactility; design; communication; therapy; Design
• Online Access: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:konstfack:diva-5755

The purpose of this work has been to explore if objects can strengthen communication between psychologists and children in therapy. Can objects together with tactility as a tool help us to find and put words to feelings and episodes in our lives? I have explored this by interviewing three psychologists on several occasions who work with children. I have planned and implemented a three-day workshop with four children in the age of 7. Working in 3D as a method of sketching and testing has been an important part of the process.The work resulted in a tactile material consisting of 18 objects that have different material qualities. During tests the material has been helpful in order tostart conversation and getting help describing emotions. My hope is that this material will continued to be tested and developed.