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Widely regarded as the standard reference in the field, this handbook provides a complete overview of art therapy, from theory and research to practical applications. Leading practitioners demonstrate the nuts and bolts of arts-based intervention with children, adults, families, couples, and groups dealing with a wide range of clinical issues. Rich with illustrative case material, the volume features 110 sample drawings and other artwork. The inclusion of diverse theoretical approaches and practice settings makes the "Handbook "eminently useful for all mental health professionals interested in using art in evaluation and treatment. New to This Edition*Incorporates the latest clinical applications, methods, and research.*Chapter on art materials and media (including uses of new technologies).*Chapters on intervening with domestic violence survivors, bereaved children, and military personnel.*Expanded coverage of neuroscience, cultural diversity, and ethics.
List of contents
I. The Art and Science of Art Therapy 1. A Brief History of Art Therapy,
Randy M. Vick 2. Art Therapy and the Brain,
Cathy A. Malchiodi 3. Art Therapy Materials, Media, and Methods,
Cathy A. Malchiodi 4. Art Therapy in Practice: Ethics, Evidence, and Cultural Sensitivity,
Cathy A. MalchiodiII. Clinical Approaches to Art Therapy 5. Psychoanalytic, Analytic, and Object Relations Approaches,
Cathy A. Malchiodi 6. Humanistic Approaches,
Cathy A. Malchiodi 7. Cognitive-Behavioral and Mind-Body Approaches,
Cathy A. Malchiodi and
Aimee Loth Rozum 8. Solution-Focused and Narrative Approaches,
Shirley Riley and
Cathy A. Malchiodi 9. Developmental Art Therapy,
Cathy A. Malchiodi 10. Expressive Arts Therapy and Multimodal Approaches,
Cathy A. Malchiodi III. Clinical Applications with Children and Adolescents 11. Drawing and Storytelling as Psychotherapy with Children,
Masahiro Tanaka and
Madoka Takuda Urhausen 12. Using Drawing in Short-Term Trauma Resolution,
William Steele and
Caelan Kuban 13. Art and Play Therapy with Sexually Abused Children,
Eliana Gil 14. An Art Therapy Approach to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder,
Diane S. Safran 15. Art Therapy with Children on the Autism Spectrum,
Robin L. Gabriels and
Lyndsay J. Gaffey 16. Medical Art Therapy with Children,
Tracy Councill 17. Art Therapy with Adolescents,
Gretchen Miller IV. Clinical Applications with Adults 18. Art in Counseling,
Samuel T. Gladding 19. Creativity and Aging: An Art Therapy Perspective,
Cathy A. Malchiodi 20. Art Therapy with Adults with Severe Mental Illness,
Susan Spaniol 21. Art Therapy in Addictions Treatment: Creativity and Shame Reduction,
Marie Wilson 22. Art Therapy with Combat Veterans and Military Personnel,
Cathy A. Malchiodi 23. Art Therapy and Domestic Violence,
Cathy A. Malchiodi and
Gretchen MillerV. Clinical Applications with Groups, Families, and Couples 24. Group Art Therapy: An Interactive Approach,
Diane Waller 25. Developing Themes for Art Therapy Groups,
Marian Liebmann 26. Group Approaches with Sexually Abused Children,
P. Gussie Klorer 27. Using Art Therapy with Medical Support Groups,
Cathy A. Malchiodi 28. Art Therapy with Families and Couples,
Cathy A. Malchiodi 29. Art Therapy with Children in Grief and Loss Groups,
Aimee Loth Rozum VI. Art-Based Assessments 30. A Brief Overview of Art-Based Assessments,
Cathy A. Malchiodi 31. What Art Can and Cannot Tell Us,
Frances F. Kaplan Appendix A. Credentials, Education, Supervision, Standards of Practice, and Ethical Standards
Appendix B. Resources
About the author
Cathy A. Malchiodi, PhD, ATR-BC, LPCC, LPAT, REAT, is a psychologist and expressive arts therapist specializing in trauma recovery. Since the 1990s, Dr. Malchiodi has worked with traumatized children, adolescents, adults, and families, expanding the range of understanding of nonverbal, sensory-based concepts and methods. Founder and executive director of the Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, Dr. Malchiodi has given over 700 invited keynotes, lectures, and workshops around the world, and has assisted more than 500 organizations and institutions in developing trauma-informed, expressive arts, and disaster relief programming. Her books include Trauma and Expressive Arts Therapy, Understanding Children’s Drawings, and Creative Interventions with Traumatized Children, Second Edition. Dr. Malchiodi is a contributing writer forPsychology Today, an active visual artist, and an aspiring musician.
Summary
Providing a complete overview of art therapy, from theory and research to practical applications, this is the definitive handbook in the field. Leading practitioners demonstrate the nuts and bolts of arts-based intervention with children, adults, families, couples, and groups dealing with a wide range of clinical issues.
