Abstract
Creative behavior, one of the most excelling characteristics of the human being, is used in Art Therapy. We have employed clay work, which is one of the techniques of cybernation therapy, for the treatment of 12 patients with psychosomatic disorders. THe patients make circular or spherical objects during the transitional period of their psychological change, whereas gradually present objects of a realistic level as therapeutic process develops. With the clay-patient dialogue method, the patient is asked to identify himself with the object made and to verbalize feelings and images using the first person. Through this approach, the therapist gains an accurate knowledge of the patient's psychological state, whch, in turn, enable the therapist to be in a neutral position without hurting the patient by a one-side interpretation. Through the act of making objects with clay, the patient weakens his defeneses, thus allowing himself free self-expressions.
