Art, Psychotherapy and Psychosis

Informationen zum Autor Katherine Killick is an analytical art therapist and psychotherapist in private practice, St Albans. Joy Schaverien is a jungian analyst and art psychotherapist in private practice, Leicestershire and an Associate Professional Member of the Society of Analytical Psychology. All contributors to this book are Registered Members of the British Association of Art Therapists. Klappentext Art, Psychotherapy and Psychosis extends existing theory, develops analytical approaches in art psychotherapy and offers innovative perspectives for students and practitioners on the treatment of borderline states as well as psychosis. Zusammenfassung Fresh perspectives on the unique role of art therapy in the treatment of psychosis. Using clinical material and many examples of clients' work, experienced practitioners describe working with patients in a variety of settings. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I Art, psychotherapy and psychosis 1 Transference and transactional objects in the treatment of psychosis 2 Unintegration and containment in acute psychosis 3 Fear of three dimensionality: clay and plasticine as experimental bodies 4 Masturbation and painting 5 Four views of the image 6 Psychosis and the maturing ego Part II Context and history 7 Has 'psychotic art' become extinct? 8 The history of art therapy and psychosis 1938-95, 9 Art, madness and anti-psychiatry: a memoir 10 The forgotten people 11 Where words fail: a meeting place 12 Art psychotherapy and psychiatric rehabilitation

Product details

• Authors: Katherine (Training Analyst of the Societ Killick
• Assisted by: Katherine Killick (Editor), Killick Katherine (Editor), Joy Schaverien (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.03.1997
• EAN: 9780415138420
• ISBN: 978-0-415-13842-0
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama), Creative therapy / Expressive therapies