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A list of academic articles on Lefika La Phodiso and Community Art Counselling:

Atlas, M. (2009).
Experiencing Displacement: Using Art Therapy to Address Xenophobia in South Africa. Development Journal.

1. • Examines Lefika La Phodiso’s work with refugees and displaced persons.
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Berman, H., & Manley, J. (2018).
Social Dreaming and Creativity in South Africa: Imag(in)ing the 'Unthought Known'.

• Discusses the Lefika La Phodiso project and its role in trauma healing in South Africa.
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Berman, H. (2010).
Active Witnessing: Lefika La Phodiso's Response to the South African Xenophobic Crisis. Journal of Psychosocial Studies.

• Explores Lefika La Phodiso's intervention in xenophobic violence.
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Berman, H. (2019).
Redressing Social Injustice: Transcending and Transforming the Borders of Art Therapy Training in South Africa. Exploring Ethical Dilemmas in Art Therapy.

• Highlights Lefika La Phodiso's training model for social justice.
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Berman, H. (2017).
Finding Places and Spaces for Recognition: Applied Art Therapy Training and Practice in the Mitigation Against Unthinking Acts of Violence. Art Therapy Online (ATOL).

• Discusses Lefika La Phodiso's approach to art-based trauma interventions.
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Berman, H., & Woollett, N. (2019).
Art Therapy's Contribution to Alleviating the HIV Burden in South Africa. The International Handbook of Art Therapy.

• Looks at Lefika La Phodiso’s contributions to community-based art therapy in South Africa.
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Berman, K. (2024).
Art Therapy Training in South Africa: Pedagogical Strategies for Social Action During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic.

• Discusses Lefika La Phodiso’s training programs and their international significance.
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Booth, M. (2013).
Supporting Educators to Support Learners: An Art Counselling Intervention with Educators. Matatu Journal.

• Discusses Lefika La Phodiso’s involvement in educator support programs.
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Craven, C. (2011).
The Visual Arts Can Further the Cause of Human Rights in Dealing with Suffering and Trauma. E-International Relations.

• Uses Lefika La Phodiso as a case study in art therapy and human rights.
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Errington, S., Shand, K., Myburgh, R., & Others. (2024).
Open Studio as a Therapeutic Model: Responding to the Needs of Inner-City Johannesburg Children. South African Journal of Arts Therapies.

1. • Investigates Lefika La Phodiso’s Open Studio model for trauma recovery.
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Kieser, E. H. (2024).
Revealing Intergenerational Traits and Self-Compassion Through Therapeutic Creation. South African Journal of Arts Therapies.

1. • Discusses the use of narrative art therapy at Lefika La Phodiso.
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Manana, G. P. (2023).
Finding a Voice: Art Therapy as a Path to Disclosure. South African Journal of Arts Therapies.

1. • Describes how Lefika La Phodiso helps children process trauma.
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Moon, C. H., Berman, H., Lyambai, K., Mills, E., Osei, M., & Pearce, J. (2024).
Art Therapy in the Global South: Now and Next. South African Journal of Arts Therapies.

1. • Discusses Lefika La Phodiso’s role in shaping art therapy in Africa.
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Myburgh, R., Rackstraw, A., & Jansen, C. (2024).
Art Therapy and Social Activism in Community-Based Projects. South African Journal of Arts Therapies.

1. • Explores how Lefika La Phodiso integrates art therapy into social activism.
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Naran, K. (2024).
Training Art Therapists for Social Justice: A University of Johannesburg Art Therapy Conference. South African Journal of Arts Therapies.

1. • Highlights Lefika La Phodiso’s contributions to art therapy education.
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Shand, K. (2023).
Art Therapy in Diverse and Stressed Communities in Inner-City Johannesburg. South African Journal of Arts Therapies.

1. • Examines Lefika La Phodiso’s interventions in urban communities.
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Speiser, V. M., & Speiser, P. (2022).
There Are No Silos When We Are All Suffering: Interviews and Reflections on Ubuntu and the Arts in South Africa During COVID-19. Creative Arts in Education and Therapy.

1. • Discusses Lefika La Phodiso’s resilience during the pandemic.
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Woollett, N., & Berman, H. (2024).
Training Art Therapists for Social Justice: UJ Conference Overview Opening Address. South African Journal of Arts Therapies.

1. • Examines Lefika La Phodiso’s approach to community-based art therapy.
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