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CONSIDERATIONS
 Child’s use of space on the paper
 Size of figure(s) and position of figures in drawing
 Drawing detail as related to child development
 Followed instructions (or not)
 Child/ youth’s affect
 Relationships in drawing

YIELD
Listen to the youth’s content and/or description of their drawing. Listen for both
positive and/or aversive experiences/affect contained in the picture. Chapter the
verbatim.

This drawing or art activity provides a window into the youth’s imagination and
wishes for the future. What positive and negative images are portrayed? What type
of imagery does he/he she represent? Is there a theme related to family, friends,
self-development etc.? Is there a sense of overcoming obstacles? Are there positive
views available to the youth? This helps you to gain a picture into the youth’s
resiliency.

Add the information you gathered to the CYCS after the meeting.

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