Full Description
Art therapists work with a range of distinct philosophical and theoretical underpinnings, but prior to the first edition there had been no single book to offer an overview of these theories. Art Therapy Theories provides an introductory, non-partisan overview of art therapy theories outlining the following therapy approaches:
Cognitive Behavioural Art Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Psychoanalytical (Freudian) Art Therapy
Analytical (Jungian) Art Therapy
Gestalt Art Therapy
Person-Centred or 'Rogerian' Art Therapy
Mindfulness Art Therapy
Group-Interactive Art Therapy
Feminist Art Therapy
Art Therapy as Social Action
Reflective Art Therapy Practice, Reflexivity and Arts-Based Supervision
Art Therapy as a Research Tool
Intersectional Art Therapy
Narrative Art Therapy. The Power Threat Meaning Framework (PTMF)
Whole Systems Art Therapy
Each chapter provides a non-judgemental, yet analytical, synopsis of each approach. No detailed knowledge is necessary to understand the different approaches, as the book explains them in clear and concise English. Difficult terms and concepts are explained as they arise, and a glossary of terms is also provided.
Art Therapy Theories is aimed at trainee art therapists who need to demonstrate that they have a grasp of theory, as well as a sense of how the theory can translate into practice. It will also appeal to seasoned therapists, counsellors and to a wide range of professionals in the mental health field.
Contents
Foreword by Professor Daine Waller OBE, President of the British Association of Art Therapists
Acknowledgements
Biographical Note
Foreword to the second edition
1. Introduction
2. Cognitive behavioural art therapy
3. Psychoanalytic art therapy
4. Analytical (Jungian) art therapy
5. Gestalt art therapy
6. Person-centred art therapy
7. Mindfulness art therapy
8. Group-interactive art therapy
9. Feminist approaches to art therapy
10. Social art therapy
11. Art therapy and participatory arts as a social science research method
12. Intersectional art therapy
13. Narrative art therapy. The Power, Threat, Meaning Framework (PTMF)
14. Whole systems approaches. Therapeutic arts for health & wellbeing
15. A critical glossary of terms
Bibliography
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