Referred articles
(*student co-author, ~data-driven)
~Kaimal, G., Walker, M.S., Berberian, M.G..*, Herres, J.M. & DeGraba, T.M.(in press). Examining Associations Between Montage Painting Imagery and Symptoms of Depression and Posttraumatic Stress Among Active-Duty Military Service Members. Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts.
Shafir, T., Orkibi, H., Baker, F.A., Gussak, D., & Kaimal, G. (2020). Editorial: The state of the art in creative arts therapies. Frontiers in Psychology, 11 (68). Doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00068
Kalmanowitz, D., Kaimal, G., Cagnoletta, M., Kelly, J., Alfonso, M., & Lay, R. (2019). CONFERENCE REVIEW: British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and American Art Therapy Association (AATA) Art Therapy Practice and Research Conference, London, UK, 2019. Creative Arts in Education and Therapy (CAET), Pages 117 - 128. Retrieved from http://caet.inspirees.com/caetojsjournals/index.php/caet/article/view/190
Kaimal, G., Councill, T., Ramsey, K. Cottone, C.A.*, & Snyder, K.* (2019). A conceptual framework for research in art therapy research in pediatric hematology and oncology settings. Canadian Art Therapy Association Journal. 10.1080/08322473.2019.1672453
~Kaimal, G., Carroll-Haskins, K.*, Berberian, M.G.,* Dougherty, A., & Carlton, N.R., Ramakrishnan, A. (2019). Virtual reality and art therapy: A pilot qualitative study of the novel medium. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association. Doi: 10.1080/07421656.2019.1659662
~Kaimal, G., Carroll-Haskins, K.*, Dieterich-Hartwell, R.M.*, Manders, E., Mensinger, J.L., & Levin, W.P. (2019). Outcomes of art therapy for caregivers of patients undergoing radiation oncology treatment. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. Doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2019.08.006
King, J.L., Kaimal, G., Konopka, L., Belkofer, C., & Strang, C. (in press, 2019). Practical examples of neuroscience-informed art therapy. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association.
Kaimal, G. (in press, 2019). Adaptive Response Theory (ART): A clinical research framework for art therapy. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association.
King, J., & Kaimal. G (2019). Approaches to research in art therapy research using imaging technologies. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 13:159. Doi: 10.3389/fnhum.20-19.00159. 9
~Jones, J.P., Drass, J.M.*, & Kaimal, G. (2019). Art therapy for military service members with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury: Three case summaries highlighting trajectories of treatment and recovery. The Arts in Psychotherapy. Doi:10.1016/j.aip.2019.04.004.
~ Dunphy, K.F., Baker, F.A., Dumaresq, E.*, Carroll-Haskins, K.*, Eickholt, J.*, Ercole, M.*, Kaimal, G., Meyer, K., Sajnani, N., Shamir, O.Y. &, Wosch, T. (2018). Creative arts interventions to address depression in older adults: a systematic review of outcomes, processes and mechanisms. Frontiers in Psychology. 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02655
~Landless, B.M.*, Walker, M.S., & Kaimal, G. (2018). Using Human and Computer-Based Text Analysis of Clinical Notes to Understand Military Service Members' Experiences with Therapeutic Writing. The Arts in Psychotherapy. 10.1016/j.aip.2018.10.002
~Kaimal, G., Jones, J.P., Dieterich-Hartwell, R.,*Acharya, B.*, Wang, Xi.* (2018). Evaluation of art therapy programs for Active Duty Military service with TBI and post-traumatic stress. The Arts in Psychotherapy. 10.1016/j.aip.2018.10.003
~Kaimal, G. Walker, M.S., Herres, J., French, L.M, & Degraba, T.J. (2018). Observational study of associations between visual imagery and measures of depression, anxiety and stress among active duty military service members' with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. BMJ Open. Doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-021448
~Berberian, M.G.*. Walker, M.S., Kaimal, G.(2018). Master my demons: Montage paintings by active duty military service members' with PTSD and TBI. Medical Humanities. Doi: 10.1136/medhum-2018-011493.
Jones, J.P., Walker, M.S., Drass, J.M.*, & Kaimal, G.(2017). Art Therapy Interventions for Active Duty Military Service Members with PTS AND TBI. The International Journal of Art Therapy. Doi: 10.1080/17454832.2017.1388263.
~Kaimal, G., Mensinger, J.L., Drass, J.M.*, &, Dieterich-Hartwell, R*. (2017). Open studio art therapy versus Coloring: Differences in outcomes of affect, stress, creative agency and self–efficacy. Canadian Art Therapy Association Journal. 30 (2): 56-68. DOI: 10.1080/08322473.2017.1375827 (Acceptance rate: 42%) (Best paper award, 2017)
Kaimal, G, Metzl, E., &, Millrod, E.T.* (2017). Facilitative Leadership: A framework for the creative arts therapies. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association. Doi: 10.1080/07421656.2017.1343072
~Kaimal, G., Ayaz, H. Herres, J.M., Makwana, B.*, Dieterich-Hartwell, R.M.*, Kaiser, D.H., & Nasser, J.A. (2017). fNIRS assessment of reward perception based on visual self expression: Coloring, doodling and free drawing. The Arts in Psychotherapy. 55, 85-92. Doi: 10.1016/j.aip.2017.05.004
Walker, M., Kaimal, G. Myers-Coffman, K.*, Gonzaga, A.M.L., & DeGraba, T. J. (in press). Active duty military service members visual representations of PTSD and TBI. therapeutic journey. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being.
Edwards, J., &Kaimal,G. (2016). Using meta-synthesis to support application of qualitative methods findings in practice: A comparison of meta-ethnography, narrative synthesis, and critical interpretive synthesis. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 51:30-35. doi:10.1016/j.aip.2016.07.003
Junkin, J.,* Katz-Terry, J., Smith, K. & Kaimal, G.,(in press). Evaluation of the Art of Growing Leaders program: Supporting identity and leadership development through arts-based self-expression. Journal of Allied Arts and Health.
Kaimal, G., &, Ray, K.,* (2016) Free art making in an art therapy open studio: changes in affect and self-efficacy. Arts and Health. DOI:10.1080/17533015.2016.1217248
Walker, M., Kaimal, G. Koffman, R., & DeGraba, T. J. (2016). Art therapy for PTSD and TBI: A senior active duty military service member's therapeutic journey. The Arts in Psychotherapy 49(2):10-16.Doi: 10.1016/j.aip.2016.05.015
Kaimal, G., Gonzaga, A.M.L., & Schwachter, V. (2016). Crafting, health and well-being: National trends and implications for art therapists. Arts and Health. Doi: 10.1080/17533015.2016.1185447
Kaimal, G., & Jordan, W. (2016). Do incentive-based programs improve teacher quality and student achievement? An analysis of implementation in 12 charter schools. Teachers College Record, 118 (7): 1-34
Kaimal, G., Drescher, J., Fairbank, H., Gonzaga, A, Junkin, J.* &, White, G.P. (2016). Learning about leadership from a visit to the art museum. International Journal of Education and the Arts, 17(6).
Kaimal, G., Ray, K.,* & Muniz, J.M. (2016). Reduction of cortisol levels and participants' responses following artmaking. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 33,(2): 74-80. Doi:10.1080/07421656.2016.1166832.
Kaimal, G. & Beardslee, W.R. (2015). The Perceived Impact of Parental Depression on the Narrative Construction of Personal Identity: Reflections from Emerging Adults. Narrative works, 5, 1: 40-67.
Kaimal, G. & Blank, C.L.* (2015). Program Evaluation: A doorway to research in the creative arts therapies. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 32 (2), 89-92. Doi: 10.1080/07421656.2015.1028310
Kaimal, G. (2015). Evolving identities: The person(al), the profession(al) and the artist(ic). Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 32, 3: 136-141. DOI:10.1080/07421656.2015.1060840
Kaimal, G., Drescher, J., Fairbank, H., Gonzaga, A. & White, G.P. (2014). Inspiring creativity in school leaders: Leadership lessons from the creative arts. International Journal of Education and the Arts, 15 (4).
Kaimal, G., Barber, M., Schulman, M., & Reed, P. (2012). Preparation of urban high school principals in Philadelphia through multi-organizational partnerships. Journal of School Leadership, 22, 5: 902-921.
Huang, T.*, Kaimal, G., Beachum, F., White G., &, Fitzgerald, A.* (2012). Preparing urban school Leaders: What works. Planning and Changing Journal, 43, 1: 72-95
Brooks, W., Kaimal, G., Savage, L.*, & Gonzaga, A. (2012). Inspiring academically talented high school students to consider teaching in urban schools. Urban Review, 44, 4: 423-440.
Kaimal, G. & Beardslee, W.R. (2010). Emerging Adulthood and the perceptions of parental depression. Qualitative Health Research, 20, 9, 1213-1229.
Kaimal, G., Steinberg, A.G., Ennis, S., Moyer-Harasink, S, Ewing, R., Li, Y. (2007) Parental narratives about genetic testing for hearing loss: a one-year follow up study. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 16, 6, 775-787.
Steinberg, A., Kaimal, G., Bain, L., Krantz, I. & Li, Y. (2007). Parental narratives on genetic testing for children with hearing loss: a qualitative inquiry. American Journal of Medical Genetics, 143A, 14, 1533-1545.
Steinberg, A., Kaimal, G. Ewing, R.*, Soslow, L., Lewis, K., Krantz, I. & Li, Y. (2007). Parental narratives on genetic testing for hearing loss: Implications for audiologists working with children with hearing loss and their families. The American Journal of Audiology,16, 1-11.
Li, Y., Steinberg, A., Bain, L., Yaeger, D., Bieler, A.*, Ewing, R.*, Kaimal, G., &, Krantz, I. (2007). Assessing parental attitudes towards genetic testing for hearing loss: before and after genetic consultation. American Journal of Medical Genetics,143A, 14, 1546-1553.
Kaimal, G., & Gerber, N. (2007). Impressions over time: Community progressive murals in an outpatient HIV/AIDS clinic. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 34, 2, 151-162.
Kaimal, G. (2007). Emerging adulthood and the perception of parental depression. (Doctoral Dissertation, Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Human Development and Psychology program)
Kaimal, G. (Spring 2003). Docile wives and duty-bound husbands: myth and gender roles in the Ramayana. South Asian Journal, 1,1, 10-16.
Kaimal, G. (2001). The role of individual art therapy in reducing disruptive behavior in a young adolescent male: a single case experimental study (Masters thesis, MCP Hahnemann University, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Creative Arts in Therapy Program).
Manuscripts in development
(* student co-author)
Scotti, V.,* DiMaria-Ghalili, R., & Kaimal, G. (in preparation). The meaning of food in an older woman's life.
Kaimal, G., Ayaz, H., Dietrich-Hartwell, R., Kaiser, D., Herres, J., Makwana, B.*, &, Nasser, J.A., (under review). Drawing and brain activation: outcomes of doodling, coloring and free drawing as measured by fNIRS.
Jones, J.P., Walker, M.S., Drass, J.M.*, & Kaimal, G.(in preparation). Short and long term art therapy for active duty military service members with PTSD and TBI.
Kaimal, G., Walker, M.S., &, Dieterich-Hartwell, R.* (in preparation). Using LIWC analysis of clinical notes to assess changes over time for Active Duty Military service members with PTSD and TBI.
Landless, B.M.*, Walker, M.S., & Kaimal, G. (manuscript in preparation). Expressive writing: comparison of themes in the artwork of military service members with PTSD and TBI examined using human analysis and computer based analysis.
Kaimal, G., & Muniz, J.F. (in preparation). Correlations between cortisol, oxytocin, and alpha-amylase before and after artmaking.
Kaimal, G. Walker, M.S., Herres, J., & Degraba, T.J .(in preparation). Correlations between clinical data and Active Duty Military service members' visual representations of PTSD and TBI.
Invited Article
Kaimal, G., Miller, G., Rattigan, M.D., & Haddy, J.*(2016). Implications of national trends in digital media use for art therapy practice. Journal of Clinical Art Therapy. 3,1.
Kaimal, G. (2008). Alana's advice: Where there is a clique you got to think quick. [Review of the book by A.S. Bender]. Educational Review.
Kaimal, G. (2002). Sound bytes from the field: Community Problem Solving and the Internet. Project on community building headed by Dr. X.D. Briggs, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University and the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Kaimal, G. (2003). Gen X meets Gen-Y: Youth perceptions and concerns about the future. Foresight and Governance Project, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
Book chapters (research, poetry and creative writing)
Kaimal, G. (in press). Brain on art therapy. In J.M. Contreras-Vidal and Azorin, J.(Eds.), Mobile Brain-body Imaging and the neuroscience of art, innovation and creativity. New York, NY: Springer
Kaimal, G. (2019). Researching outcome of art therapy for caregivers at end-of-life. In M.J.M. Wood and R. Jacobson (Eds.), Routledge handbook of Art therapy in palliative and bereavement care. New York, NY: Routledge
Kaimal, G. (2017). The road ahead: Preparing for the future of art therapy research. In R. Carolan and A. Backos, (Eds.) Emerging perspectives in art therapy: Trends, Movements and Developments (pp. 58-74), New York, NY: Routledge
Kaimal, G. (2014). Motherhood mechanized. In R. Badruddoja (Ed.), X does not mark my spot: Voices from the South Asian Diaspora. New Delhi: Zubaan.
Kaimal, G. (2014). What is your name? In R. Badruddoja (Ed.), X does not mark my spot: Voices from the South Asian Diaspora. New Delhi: Zubaan.
Kaimal, G. & Nayar, N. (2003). The myth of wild oats. In Azmina Ladha (Ed.), Re-righting reality: Young women on their search for self. Center for Research on violence against women and children (pp. 57-63). Vancouver, Canada: Simon Fraser University Press.
Technical Reports and Blog posts
(*student co-author)
Dieterich-Hartwell, R.M.,* & Kaimal, G.(2018). Evaluation of the Innovating graduate STEM education program through body-centered partnership (NSF NRT-IGE): Report prepared for National Science Foundation through a subcontract from Temple University. Philadelphia, PA: Drexel University.
Jones, J.P., Gonzaga, A. & Landless, B.M.* & Kaimal, G.(2015). Evaluation of the Art therapy at Fort Belvoir Intrepid Spirit One. Report prepared for the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and the National Endowment for the Arts. Philadelphia, PA: Drexel University.
Kaimal, G., & Gonzaga, A. (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011). Evaluation of the Allentown principal leadership initiative (APLI). Report prepared for the Center for Developing Urban Educational Leaders (CDUEL), Lehigh University. Philadelphia, PA: Drexel University.
Cubit, B., Sacks, F.,Kaimal, G., & Song, C. (2015). Diversity in the school district. Report prepared for the Upper Dublin School District. Upper Dublin township, PA: Educational Advisory Committee of the Upper Dublin School District.
Kaimal, G. (2015, July13th). How my artistic practice informs my evaluation practice.
Kaimal, G., & Junkin, J. (2015). Evaluation of the Art of Growing Leaders (AGL). Report prepared for ArtWell, Philadelphia, PA: Drexel University, Temple University.
Kaimal, G., Gonzaga, A., & Saenz, L. (2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009). Evaluation of the Philadelphia high school leadership project (PHSLP). Report prepared for the School District of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, PA: Institute for Schools and Society, Temple University.
Kaimal, G., Jordan, W., Gonzaga, A., & Royal, C.* (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008). Evaluation of the Promoting excellence in Philadelphia schools (PEPS). Report prepared for the School District of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, PA: Institute for Schools and Society, Temple University.
Kaimal, G., Brooks, W., Gonzaga, A., & Savage, L. (2008). Pennsylvania Governor's school for urban teaching (PGSUT): Pilot year evaluation report. Philadelphia, PA: College of Education, Temple University.
Kaimal, G. (2014). Evaluation of the Beyond Bollywood exhibition. Philadelphia, PA.
Kaimal, G. & Momaya, M. (2012). Evaluation of the Gender Mainstreaming, Learning and Accountability Initiative (GMLAI). Philadelphia, PA.
Kaimal, G. (2014). Evaluation of the Abraham's Path training leaders initiative. Philadelphia, PA
Kaimal, G. (2013, December 27). The Pragmatist's guide to Long Distance Evaluations.
Kaimal, G. (2013). Art Stories. Art therapy blog index.