Psychotic features, borderline disorder, and autistic have all been studied with the treatment that is object relations therapy. The three disorders share issues that object relations therapy focuses on, such as the balance between internalizing, externalizing, and affect modulation (Henley, 1991). Research is also carried out on the 'good' and 'bad' of material splitting, a key topic being object therapy. Viktor Lowenfeld also used object relations in his research on modeling clay. In his research he established that children with multiple disabilities could use clay modeling to create self-awareness, self-image, self-concept, and as a means of strengthening the relationship between self and others (Henley, 1991). He concluded that the use of art as an object in object relations therapy contributed significantly to building self-awareness, strength and image. Family therapy is another field of research where object relations therapy has produced tremendous results in helping to empower those seeking help. The effectiveness of object therapy can bridge the gap between counseling and multicultural issues. Studies indicate that belief in a higher being and involvement in organized religion increase feelings of personal efficacy among African Americans (Gurney & Rogers, 2007). It is believed that by using object relations clients can have a more solid root in life. When the grounding is solid through spirituality, one can stay in the midst of the mental