INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ART THERAPY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF CREATIVE PROCESSES AND TECHNIQUES

Abstract

The Digital Creative Art Therapy Systematic Literature Review (SLR) study was conducted using journals starting from 2019 to 2024 from two databases, Scopus as well as Web of Science (WOS), and the method was used using the Prisma framework. Following the collection of journals, an examination is conducted to guarantee that the chosen journals align with the study's focus. For this study's discussion, a total of eight (8) journals were chosen. With an emphasis on the creative methods and processes used, this systematic review investigates the incorporation of cutting-edge digital technologies in art therapy. New options for therapeutic creativity and expression are opened up by the increasing prevalence of digital technologies like Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), as well as digital painting software. This review looks at how these technologies improve the therapeutic process by offering a range of adaptable artistic possibilities that allow clients to be involved in meaningful and distinctive ways. Richer and more varied explorations of emotions and experiences are made possible in art therapy sessions through the use of digital storytelling platforms, online collaborative tools, and graphic design software. According to the findings, digital technologies enhance client involvement and broaden their creative boundaries. This is especially true for younger demographics who are more used to digital communication. The review also emphasizes how these digital interventions might help with stress alleviation, better emotional control, and improved self-expression. This paper emphasizes how art therapy could be transformed by digital technologies, which could increase its accessibility and efficacy in treating a variety of mental health conditions.