Poster

Poster 23: Creative Education in Prisons: Empowering Mother-Child Bonds in Paraguay

Thursday, November 13, 2025

5:15 PM - 6:30 PM ET

Location: Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Grade Level: Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Postsecondary, Professionals

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Andrea Yubero

Psychologist, researcher
Aikumby Center for Giftedness and Creativity
Asunción, Asuncion, Paraguay
Liz A. Barrios, Mag (she/her/hers)

Director
Aikumby Center for Giftedness and Creativity
Asunción, Asuncion, Paraguay
Maureen M. Montanía

Research Coordinator
Aikumby Center for Giftedness and Creativity
Fernando de la mora, Central, Paraguay
Alexandra Vuyk (she/her/hers)

Professor, Center Director
Universidad Catolica, Aikumby Center for Giftedness and Creativity
Asuncion, Asuncion, Paraguay

Short Description: This study explores how creative expression strengthens emotional resilience in incarcerated mothers, enhancing their perception of the mother-child bond. By fostering divergent thinking, creativity helps reshape their life stories and supports reintegration. Addressing the intersections of motherhood, womanhood, and incarceration, this research highlights the transformative role of creativity in rehabilitation programs.

Learning Objectives:

Describe how creative expression enhances emotional resilience and the mother-child bond in vulnerable conditions.
Identify strategies for integrating creativity into rehabilitation and reintegration programs.
Explain the role of divergent thinking in reshaping personal narratives and improving reintegration outcomes.