Download or read book Virtual Art Therapy written by Michelle Winkel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-05-05 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a practical and research-based exploration of virtual art psychotherapy, and how its innovations are breaking new ground in the mental health field. With seventeen chapters authored by leaders documenting their research on creative arts therapies online, along with findings from the Virtual Art Therapy Clinic, this volume presents examples, strategies, and experiences delivering arts-based therapeutic services and online education. Clinical practice examples support and provide evidence for the transition from in-person to virtual sessions. By combining the collected expertise of all the contributing authors, this book encourages art therapists to support further growth in the field of virtual art therapy.
Download or read book Art Therapy and Computer Technology written by Cathy A. Malchiodi and published by Jessica Kingsley Pub. This book was released on 2000 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cathy Malchiodi reviews the hardware and software most pertinent to art therapists and demonstrates how the Internet can be used to conduct research and establish links with other art therapists. She also discusses the ethical and legal issues of communicating online, particularly the confidentiality and copyright of data.
Download or read book Attachment Informed Art Therapy written by Lucille Proulx and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attachment Informed Art Therapy is an innovative art therapy approach that provides the therapist with the theories and applications to work with all populations with troubled or abusive relationships. This book will provide art therapists and mental health professionals with a solid visible and empirically-grounded conceptual framework. It will be useful to professionals who use attachment theory in clinical work, and will make an excellent single source for therapists working with populations of all ages from birth to death. John Bowlby's findings and other leading research in the attachment field, form the foundation of the theories behind Lucille Proulx, MA, ATR, RCAT the Attachment Informed Art Therapy interventions.
Download or read book The Art Therapist s Guide to Social Media written by Gretchen M. Miller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-12 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art Therapist’s Guide to Social Media offers the art therapy community a guide that addresses content related to social media use, its growing influence, and the impact social networking has on the profession and work of art therapists. This book presents a framework of relevant theories, best practices, and examples to explore existing and emerging areas of social networking's power for art therapists as practitioners and artists. Divided into three sections that highlight the themes of connection, community, and creativity, chapters explore timely topics such as the professional use of social media, ethical considerations, potential benefits and challenges, and strategies to embrace the possibilities that social media can create for the field worldwide. Art therapists in training, art therapy educators and supervisors, and practicing art therapists will find content in this text helpful for their learning and professional practice.
Download or read book Digital Art Therapy written by Rick Garner and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considering the latest advances and developments in the arena of digital media, this book explores current materials, methods and applications of digital technology in art therapy. It looks thoroughly at the many potential uses and benefits of digital technology in art therapy practice, including the use of stop motion animation and therapeutic light painting photography. A worked example of how digital art therapy can be used in the treatment of traumatic brain injury is also included. The book explores innovative therapeutic uses of digital technologies such as gaming and virtual worlds. Contributions from experienced art therapists address professional and ethical issues, from the sensory qualities of digital media and their effects in practice, to identifying and using developmentally appropriate technologies. As art therapy programs increasingly recognize the importance of using digital media, this cutting-edge guide provides all the necessary knowledge to incorporate this emerging field into practice.
Download or read book The Handbook of Art Therapy and Digital Technology written by Cathy A Malchiodi and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest in the use of digital technology in art therapy has grown significantly in recent years. This book provides an authoritative overview of the applications of digital art therapy with different client groups and considers the implications for practice. Alongside Cathy Malchiodi, the contributors review the pros and cons of introducing digital technology into art therapy, address the potential ethical and professional issues that can arise and give insight into the effect of digital technology on the brain. They cover a wide range of approaches, from therapeutic filmmaking to the use of tablet and smartphone technology in therapy. Detailed case studies bring the practicalities of using digital technology with children, adolescents and adults to life and the use of social media in art therapy practice, networking and community-building is also discussed.
Download or read book Arts Therapy in a Changing World written by Ronen Berger and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents fresh and practical interdisciplinary arts-based concepts and methods to support and improve therapists' work assisting individuals and groups to develop coping, expressive, and communicative skills, broaden creativity and increase flexibility. It is written in a hands-on style combining theory, detailed protocols, and examples that the author brings together, offering an array of creative ways to work with different clients for a variety of aims. The book expands arts therapy practice to additional dimensions, enriching and improving professionals' work by presenting new knowledge in fields such as "performance-based therapy," "nature therapy," supervision and assessment, and mind-body connections. Berger's creative and pioneering style extends to sharing with readers the thought processes that culminated in developing the methods he presents. This approach inspires and invites practitioners to develop and implement their own creative methods. Ronen Berger, Ph.D., is a senior lecturer, drama therapist, and supervisor. Founder of Nature Therapy and former ecologist and dancer. He is head of the Drama Therapy MA Program at Ono College - The School for Arts and Social and Tel-Hai College, and teaches at Tel-Hai College and abroad. This is his 5th book.
Download or read book The Art of Art Therapy written by Judith A. Rubin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-05-30 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Art Therapy is written primarily to help art therapists define and then refine a way of thinking about their work. This new edition invites the reader to first consider closely the main elements of the discipline embodied in its name: The Art Part and The Therapy Part. The interface helps readers put the two together in an integrated, artistic way, followed by chapters on Applications and Related Service. Included with this edition are downloadable resources containing two hours of chapter-related video content.
Download or read book Self Healing Through Visual and Verbal Art Therapy written by Rita M. Simon and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on Freud's and Winnicott's work on psychoanalysis and play, R.M. Simon illustrates the healing power of art-making with the drawings and stories of seven-year-old Joe, who succeeds in overcoming the trauma of family break-up by expressing his emotional turmoil outside the formal therapeutic process.
Download or read book Art as Therapy written by Alain Botton and published by Phaidon Press. This book was released on 2016-10-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two authorities on popular culture reveal the ways in which art can enhance mood and enrich lives - now available in paperback This passionate, thought-provoking, often funny, and always-accessible book proposes a new way of looking at art, suggesting that it can be useful, relevant, and therapeutic. Through practical examples, the world-renowned authors argue that certain great works of art have clues as to how to manage the tensions and confusions of modern life. Chapters on love, nature, money, and politics show how art can help with many common difficulties, from forging good relationships to coming to terms with mortality.
Download or read book Essential Art Therapy Exercises written by Leah Guzman and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Process difficult thoughts and feelings with art therapy Essential Art Therapy Exercises shows you how creating art can help ease depression, anxiety, PTSD, and life's other challenges. Art therapy activities like drawing, painting, and sculpting will help you better understand your state of mind in order to gain control over your emotions and improve your self-esteem. From drawing a representation of your favorite song, to writing affirmations and taking photos to match, these therapeutic exercises will help you overcome the mindsets that are holding you back and lead you toward inner peace. Some take only five minutes, others up to an hour, but all of them explore a range of artistic mediums, so you can choose exactly what works for you. Essential Art Therapy Exercises offers: The art of getting better--These sophisticated exercises are a springboard for insight, self-expression, mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion. Insights and questions--Every activity describes its benefits and offers thoughtful prompts to help you get the most out of each experience. No experience required--You don't need to be an artist to use art therapy. It's about the experience of creating--without worry or judgement. Let art therapy help you paint, draw, and write your way to a happier frame of mind.
Download or read book Artful Therapy written by Judith Aron Rubin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-04-15 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use the therapeutic potential of art to make progress in your practice Artful Therapy shows you how to use art to make a difference in therapy. Using visual imagery and art creation, you can help people with medical problems understand how they feel about their illness; victims of abuse "tell without talking"; and substance abuse and eating disorder clients tap into unresolved issues. These are just a few examples of how the power of art can improve your practice. Ideal for mental health professionals and allied workers with little or no art background, this accessible and proven guide takes you through the techniques of using art and visual imagery, and shows you how they can benefit clients of varying ages and abilities. With the art therapy tools provided, you can open potentially groundbreaking new dialogues with your clients. Author Judith Aron Rubin draws on more than forty years experience as an art therapist to help you maximize the value of art as a therapeutic tool, in both the mental health disciplines, such as psychology and social work, and related specialties. An accompanying DVD contains models for practitioners, showing art therapy being used in actual clinical practice. The DVD clearly models: * Initiating the art-making process * Using art in assessment * Using mental imagery, with or without art * Implementing other art forms--such as drama and music--in therapy * Using art with a variety of client types, including children, families, and groups * Assigning art as "homework" Whether or not you have used art therapy with your clients or are thinking about integrating art therapy in your practice, making the most of art in the clinical setting begins with Artful Therapy.
Download or read book Art Therapy with Physical Conditions written by Marian Liebmann and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2015-05-21 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the emotional components of physical illnesses become more recognised, there is a renewed interest in the potential of art therapy to help patients come to terms with injury, pain and terminal and life-long conditions. A wide range of experienced art therapists describe their work and its benefits to a variety of groups including those with cancer, debilitating conditions such as myalgic encephalopathy (M.E.) and ulcerative colitis. Physical conditions in combination with other factors such as homelessness or learning disabilities, and children with life-long and chronic conditions are also covered. The book includes discussion of spiritual and philosophical issues when mortality is faced, life change and adjustment issues, practical considerations and which models of practice art therapists find most helpful with various groups. This will be essential reading for arts therapists and students, as well as for professionals with an interest in psychological issues and wellbeing for patients with physical illness or long term conditions, such as psychotherapists and counsellors, complementary therapists, doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Download or read book Art Therapy and Postmodernism written by Helene Burt and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book brings together the voices of international art therapists with diverse backgrounds and experiences and asks them to consider the role of postmodernism in their understanding of art therapy. These practitioners share a common postmodern belief that art is a unique way of expressing and mediating the human condition and that art therapy should not be a diagnostic tool but a collaborative healing process between the therapist and the client. Drawing on psychotherapy, aesthetics and philosophy, the contributors present current practice, research and case studies and show the many directions and possibilities of postmodern art therapy. This book is an important addition to art therapy theory and will be a crucial text for all art therapy students, academics, researchers and practitioners.
Download or read book A Graphic Guide to Art Therapy written by Amy E. Huxtable and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the core concepts of art therapy? What can you learn from a drawing of a bird's nest, a collage or some scribbles? Why become an art therapist and how do you do it? What happens in the therapy room? In the style of a graphic novel, A Graphic Guide to Art Therapy answers these questions and more. Art therapy and its key concepts, theory and practice are introduced through illustrations and text. Beginning with an overview of art therapy as both a practice and a career, it shows the routes to becoming an art therapist and what the role entails. The essential approaches, frameworks, techniques and assessment styles of art therapy are visualised and discussed, making this book the perfect companion on your journey as an art therapist.
Download or read book Art Therapy Directives written by Sarah Balascio and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-03-21 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Art Therapy Directives: An Intervention Toolbox is an all-inclusive manual of art therapy directives designed to be a comprehensive and organized resource for art therapists and other trained mental health professionals. Art therapy directives are directions for creating art and often require use of specific art media, both of which are tailored to the client’s particular need. Using this book, art therapists will be able to search by population, themes, and art media to find just the right project for their session whether working with individuals or in groups. Comprised of a compilation from traditional art therapy directives, the author’s own experiences, and other published practices, a wide range of mental health topics are included such as depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and trauma. Special consideration is given to populations like adolescents, older adults, veterans, and the LGBTQ+ community. This manual is the answer that many in the field of art therapy have been missing for an all-encompassing, organized reference book to guide art therapy sessions with a wide variety of client populations. .
Download or read book Art Therapy and Health Care written by Cathy A. Malchiodi and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrating the benefits of creative expression for patients living with acute or chronic illness, this volume provides a complete, practical introduction to medical art therapy. It presents evidence-based strategies for helping people of all ages -- from young children to older adults -- cope with physical and cognitive symptoms, reduce stress, and improve their quality of life. Detailed case material and approximately 100 drawings and other artwork illustrate ways to work with individuals and groups with specific health conditions and challenges, as well as their family members. Contributors are experienced art therapists who combine essential background knowledge with in-depth clinical guidance.
