Malchiodi (an art therapist and mental health counselor) presents 30 case-based contributions from professionals working in a wide range of settings to illustrate how art therapy can be used to give a fresh view of conflicts and solutions for clients of all ages. The contributions illustrate the effectiveness of art therapy on a range of problems including sexual abuse and trauma, developmental and learning disabilities, adolescent depression, drug and alcohol misuse, problems of older adults, family conflicts, and mental illness. About 100 examples of client artwork are included. Of interest to students, mental health clinicians, and medical professionals in any field. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This essential handbook provides a complete and practical overview of art therapy: how it works, how it can be used, and with whom. Demonstrated are interventions for children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of clinical problems and life challenges. Case-based chapters from leading practitioners illuminate major theoretical perspectives, including psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, developmental, and other approaches. Also examined is what current research in psychology and neuroscience can tell us about the scientific basis for art therapy. Discussing applications in individual psychotherapy, couple and family treatment, and group work, the Handbook includes over 100 samples of drawings and other artwork. The process of art therapy is illustrated in helping clients manage and cope with such problems as trauma, sexual abuse, developmental and learning disabilities, drug and alcohol misuse, serious mental illness, and medical illness. Appendices include descriptions of empirically supported approaches to art-based assessment, some of which are written by the instrument developers themselves.
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