Synopses & Reviews
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"This extraordinary volume is packed with state-of-the-art research and wisdom from renowned practitioners. Like the first edition, it will be a 'must read' for years to come for graduate students and practitioners in art therapy and allied fields, and for any therapist who uses art expression in clinical work. It is clinician friendly and eminently useful."--David A. Crenshaw, PhD, ABPP, RPT-S, Rhinebeck Child and Family Center, Rhinebeck, New York
"An essential, integrative tool for introducing new art therapists and other human service professionals to the field of art therapy--and a terrific resource for experienced practitioners as well. Malchiodi and her contributing authors describe 'what art therapy is' in a clear and direct manner and provide meaningful applications of theory to practice. The volume demonstrates how art therapy actually works to provide psychological aid to a wide range of clients, from children in crisis to combat veterans. New coverage of technology and other topics brings the second edition up to date for this decade and beyond. I look forward to using this handbook as a text in my undergraduate and graduate courses."--Julia Byers, EdD, Division of Expressive Therapies, Lesley University
"This is one of those rare second editions that achieve much more than an update of the literature, expanding and enriching a work that already has proven to be a classic. The Handbook is not only a wonderful introduction for students and novice practitioners, it is also a valuable tool for seasoned therapists. Malchiodi and other luminaries in the field generously share their research findings, practical expertise, and clinical wisdom. This volume is a valuable addition to any art therapist’s library. I highly recommend it."--Lennis G. Echterling, PhD, Department of Graduate Psychology, James Madison University
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"A welcome addition to the art therapy literature....A useful reference and a readable, interesting book to browse."--Psychiatric Services
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"Finally, a comprehensive and user-friendly art therapy book for clinicians working in the trenches with challenging treatment populations! Cathy Malchiodi and her talented contributors have done an admirable job of providing therapists of all professional disciplines with highly creative art therapy techniques and strategies that can empower clients to liberate themselves from the clutches of their oppressive problems. Best of all, the book invites therapists to step out of the mental trap of 'therapy is serious business,' and think and play 'out of the box' with their clients. This is an outstanding book that will be useful to seasoned professionals as well as graduate students in all of the helping professions."--Matthew D. Selekman, MSW, Evanston, Illinois
"This cutting-edge book is clear, comprehensive, and readable. For both seasoned therapists and beginners, it is a 'must' for personal reference. It is also an ideal text for undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in a variety of specialties--not just art therapy but also clinical and counseling psychology, nursing, pre-med, and medicine. Malchiodi has produced the quintessential book on 'everything you always wanted to know about art therapy and were unable to find in one complete volume.'"--Linda Whitney Peterson, PhD, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine; author of Children in Distress
"This comprehensive text encompasses everything the student and practitioner need or want to know about using art as a form of communication in clinical practice. An essential reference that should be in the offices of all clinicians, the rich applications make this an important resource for play therapists, psychologists, social workers, school counselors, and art therapists who utilize art in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, and adults."--Nancy Boyd Webb, DSW, BCD, RPT-S, School of Social Work, Fordham University
Synopsis
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. 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.
Synopsis
This essential handbook provides a complete and practical overview of art therapy: how it works, how it can be used, and with whom. Demonstrated are interventions for children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of clinical problems and life challenges. Case-based chapters from leading practitioners illuminate major theoretical perspectives, including psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, developmental, and other approaches. Also examined is what current research in psychology and neuroscience can tell us about the scientific basis for art therapy. Discussing applications in individual psychotherapy, couple and family treatment, and group work, the Handbook includes over 100 samples of drawings and other artwork. The process of art therapy is illustrated in helping clients manage and cope with such problems as trauma, sexual abuse, developmental and learning disabilities, drug and alcohol misuse, serious mental illness, and medical illness. Appendices include descriptions of empirically supported approaches to art-based assessment, some of which are written by the instrument developers themselves.
About the Author
Cathy A. Malchiodi, PhD, ATR-BC, LPAT, LPCC, REAT, is an art therapist, expressive arts therapist, and clinical mental health counselor, as well as a recognized authority on art therapy with children, adults, and families. She has published numerous books, articles, and chapters, and has given more than 350 presentations on art therapy. Dr. Malchiodi is on the faculty of Lesley University and is a visiting professor to universities in the United States and internationally. She is also founder of the Trauma-Informed Practices Institute and has worked with a wide variety of community, national, and international agencies, particularly on the use of art therapy for trauma intervention, disaster relief, mental health, and wellness. The President of Art Therapy Without Borders, a nonprofit organization supporting international art therapy initiatives and service, Dr. Malchiodi is the only person to have received all three of the American Art Therapy Association’s highest honors: Distinguished Service Award, Clinician Award, and Honorary Life Member Award. She has also received honors from the Kennedy Center and Very Special Arts in Washington, DC.
Table 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. Malchiodi II. 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 Miller V. 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 StandardsAppendix B. Resources