Art Therapy And Psychotherapy: Blending Two Therapeutic Approaches / Edition 1

by Victoria D. Coleman, Phoebe Farris-Dufrene

Overview

As the world changes rapidly, there exists a challenge to develop new conceptualizations, paradigms, definitions and strategies for surviving in an intensely competitive global community. In response to these changes, helping professionals must expand their knowledge of therapeutic approaches and re-evaluate their philosophies and objectives in order to interact effectively with diverse populations.; Enabling therapists and educators an opportunity to embrace two modalities at once, this text applies a combined approach to individual, family and group counselling situations. The authors contend that the use of artistic expression as an element of the counselling prescription transcends age, race, culture and gender in its effectiveness. Hence, art therapy, blended with and enhanced by traditional psychotherapy, lends itself naturally to the multifaceted clientele of the 21st century.; Presented first in this resource is a theoretical framework for art therapy and psychotherapy, and a thorough review of the existing literature. The authors then discuss integration of theory into practice through case studies complete with original client artwork. The final chapters focus on other important issues, including ethical and legal considerations, multicultural concerns, career development, and further implications for the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781560324898
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/01/1996
Pages:	156
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Theoretical Framework and Review of the Literature; Chapter 3 Blending Art Therapy and Psychotherapy; Chapter 4 Case Studies: Children and Adolescents; Chapter 5 Case Studies: Families; Chapter 6 Case Studies: Adults; Chapter 7 Professional, Ethical, and Legal Considerations; Chapter 8 Multicultural Issues in Art Therapy and Psychotherapy; Chapter 9 Career Development Issues in Art Therapy and Psychotherapy; Chapter 10 Implications for Mental Health Professionals;

Editorial Reviews

The two author/therapists Coleman and Dufrene outline an innovative approach to family and adult counseling which integrates traditional psychotherapy with art therapy. They provide a theoretical framework which is supported by numerous case studies and evaluations. Additionally, they explore some of the ethical and legal considerations which therapists must address, as well as multicultural and career development issues. Reproductions of clients' drawings illustrate the concepts and studies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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