Foundations of Art Therapy: Theory and Applications is an essential and comprehensive introduction to the field of art therapy that blends relevant psychological and neuroscience research, theories, and concepts and infuses cultural diversity throughout each chapter. The text includes full color photos, informative charts, and case examples and is divided into four parts beginning with the basics of art therapy knowledge and concluding with professional practices in art therapy.
The fundamentals of art therapy section includes coverage of art therapy founders, art materials, multicultural perspectives, intersections with neuroscience, and research methods. An overview and in-depth explorations of different theoretical approaches to the practice of art therapy are covered in the second part of the book. A bio-psycho-social approach integrates current research on art therapy with specific populations (children, mental health, older adults, and trauma). The book concludes with art therapy professional practices in group concepts, community-based art therapy, and developing a career in the field. Each chapter contains chapter objectives, practical applications, ethical considerations, reflection questions, experiential exercises, and a list of terms. The unique, practical, and interdisciplinary approach of this text provides a solid base for understanding the field of art therapy and is well suited for use in undergraduate art therapy courses. This book will appeal to those who want an introduction to the field’s theories, research, and practice and those seeking a comprehensive understanding on the foundations of art therapy.
1. Foundations of Art Therapy - p. i 2. Cover - p. i 3. Title Page - p. ii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Table of Contents - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Contributors - p. xxi 8. About the Editors - p. xxiii 9. Chapter 1 History, profession, and ethics of art therapy - p. 3 10. Chapter 2 Understanding media: Laying the groundwork for art-making - p. 31 11. Chapter 3 Multicultural and diversity perspectives in art therapy: Transforming image into substance - p. 81 12. Chapter 4 Intersections of neuroscience and art therapy - p. 123 13. Chapter 5 Approaches to research in art therapy - p. 159 14. Chapter 6 Overview of theoretical orientations - p. 197 15. Chapter 7 Psychoanalytic and Jungian approaches to art therapy - p. 211 16. Chapter 8 Humanistic approaches to art therapy: Existentialism, person-centered, and gestalt - p. 235 17. Chapter 9 Using art to think and rethink: Cognitive-behavior therapy from behaviorism through the third wave - p. 259 18. Chapter 10 Child development and artistic development in art therapy - p. 291 19. Chapter 11 Art therapy for psychological disorders and mental health - p. 335 20. Chapter 12 Art therapy and older adults - p. 379 21. Chapter 13 Art therapy for trauma recovery and response - p. 413 22. Chapter 14 Beginning concepts of group work - p. 451 23. Chapter 15 Community-based art therapy and community arts - p. 493 24. Chapter 16 Pathways to developing a career in art therapy - p. 543 25. Index - p. 577 26. Index - continued - p. 590
Foundations of Art Therapy: Theory and Applications is an essential and comprehensive introduction to the field of art therapy that blends relevant psychological and neuroscience research, theories, and concepts and infuses cultural diversity throughout each chapter. The text includes full color photos, informative charts, and case examples and is divided into four parts beginning with the basics of art therapy knowledge and concluding with professional practices in art therapy.
The fundamentals of art therapy section includes coverage of art therapy founders, art materials, multicultural perspectives, intersections with neuroscience, and research methods. An overview and in-depth explorations of different theoretical approaches to the practice of art therapy are covered in the second part of the book. A bio-psycho-social approach integrates current research on art therapy with specific populations (children, mental health, older adults, and trauma). The book concludes with art therapy professional practices in group concepts, community-based art therapy, and developing a career in the field. Each chapter contains chapter objectives, practical applications, ethical considerations, reflection questions, experiential exercises, and a list of terms. The unique, practical, and interdisciplinary approach of this text provides a solid base for understanding the field of art therapy and is well suited for use in undergraduate art therapy courses. This book will appeal to those who want an introduction to the field’s theories, research, and practice and those seeking a comprehensive understanding on the foundations of art therapy.
1. Foundations of Art Therapy - p. i 2. Cover - p. i 3. Title Page - p. ii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Table of Contents - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Contributors - p. xxi 8. About the Editors - p. xxiii 9. Chapter 1 History, profession, and ethics of art therapy - p. 3 10. Chapter 2 Understanding media: Laying the groundwork for art-making - p. 31 11. Chapter 3 Multicultural and diversity perspectives in art therapy: Transforming image into substance - p. 81 12. Chapter 4 Intersections of neuroscience and art therapy - p. 123 13. Chapter 5 Approaches to research in art therapy - p. 159 14. Chapter 6 Overview of theoretical orientations - p. 197 15. Chapter 7 Psychoanalytic and Jungian approaches to art therapy - p. 211 16. Chapter 8 Humanistic approaches to art therapy: Existentialism, person-centered, and gestalt - p. 235 17. Chapter 9 Using art to think and rethink: Cognitive-behavior therapy from behaviorism through the third wave - p. 259 18. Chapter 10 Child development and artistic development in art therapy - p. 291 19. Chapter 11 Art therapy for psychological disorders and mental health - p. 335 20. Chapter 12 Art therapy and older adults - p. 379 21. Chapter 13 Art therapy for trauma recovery and response - p. 413 22. Chapter 14 Beginning concepts of group work - p. 451 23. Chapter 15 Community-based art therapy and community arts - p. 493 24. Chapter 16 Pathways to developing a career in art therapy - p. 543 25. Index - p. 577 26. Index - continued - p. 590
