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Low self-esteem usually
accompanies TBI, contributing to a reduction in energy
and a general sense of futility. Such a state-of-being
resists tasks requiring effort, hence art making.
Resistance is the number one obstacle to overcome in the
art studio. Alvyn, who acquired a TBI in a motor vehicle
accident, is a paraplegic with aphasia (loss of speech),
was much more comfortable sitting in his room watching
TV than putting forth effort in the art studio. Yet, he
wanted to improve his condition which allowed him to
participate, albeit compulsively, in the art studio. He
would frantically do three, lightning-fast watercolors
so he could return, having completed his 'art therapy',
to watching TV.
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