摘要
People in different cultures have different views of the self, others, and of the relationships between the two. The worldview held by a client can influence the very nature of the therapy process. The purpose of this paper is to investigate how Taiwanese art therapists work with their clients. It also takes into account their training background, experience and difficulties, which they may have encountered. Initially, the literature regarding the general components of culture was reviewed. The differences between Western and Eastern societies, as well as related issues about applying psychotherapy in Asia were then discussed. A qualitative methodology to conduct interviews with five Taiwanese art therapists was undertaken and the characteristics of Taiwanese culture were also included. An analysis of feedback from interviews was discussed together with relevant topics. The findings demonstrate how the social and political climate has affected the development of Taiwanese art therapy and the measures taken by practitioners to adjust to Taiwanese culture. The paper also draws attention to elements of folk therapies and folk art, which need to be considered to form an indigenous Taiwanese art therapy.