Art Therapy / Edition 2

by David Edwards

Overview

This bestselling introduction to art therapy brings theory to life through case material and examples of real artwork produced during therapy sessions. Practising art therapist Dave Edwards explains key theoretical ideas - such as symbolism, play, transference and interpretation - and shows how these relate to practice.

As well as providing useful information on training, employment and the role of the HPC, the book offers extra practical guidance on:

- assessing clients

- establishing and maintaining boundaries

- ending therapy

- private practice.

Now even more practical and accessible, this fully updated Second Edition includes a glossary, chapter summaries and other learning features. Case studies from a variety of settings shillustrate the application of art therapy in real-life scenarios.

This book offers an excellent foundation on which to build future knowledge and skills and should be on the shelf of every art therapy trainee and new practitioner.

David Edwards is an experienced HCPC registered art therapist who lives and works in Sheffield, UK.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446201794
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	02/04/2014
Series:	Creative Therapies in Practice series
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

David Edwards is University Counsellor at University of Sheffield, and a psychodynamic psychotherapist for Derbyshire Dales Community Mental Health Service.

Table of Contents

What Is Art Therapy?
The Historical Background to Art Therapy
The Emergence of Art Therapy as a Profession in the UK
Frames of Reference - Psychoanalysis, Art and Art Therapy
Art Therapy in Practice
Training - From Apprentice to Practitioner
Professional Issues

Editorial Reviews

David Edwards' updated Art Therapy 2nd edition aptly manages to convey a breadth as well as a depth of the profession.This book's accessible and lively style makes it an excellent primary text to gain a comprehensive understanding of art therapy. It makes for essential reading for people interested in the field as well as students and professionals alike.

Jonathan Isserow

For a comprehensive, and thoughtful introduction to Art Therapy this is possibly the best place to start.

Nicholas D. Stein

"Art Therapy provides a clearly written, accessible and informative introduction to art therapy in a style that does not assume prior knowledge of the discipline.For anyone training or planning to train as an art therapist, Art Therapy offers an excellent foundation on which to build future knowledge and skills. "

Health, Mind & Body/Psychology & Counseling - Savannah ( "Savvy ") Jones

‘This is accessible, well-written and easy to breeze through, it is an enjoyable read and one that I would recommend as an introduction to the subject of art therapy' - International Arts Therapies Journal

‘Vivid clinical vignettes and remarkable illustrations combine to give a lively sense of art therapy in action. They bring the reader right into the art therapy studio. David Edwards locates the practice of art therapy firmly in its historical and cultural context, explaining its roots in art and links to psychoanalysis, in this always engaging account. The detailed bibliography and resources section offers a foundation for further exploration as well as information about training. An excellent introduction to the topic, this book will be invaluable for beginners, students and experienced practitioners alike’ - Professor Joy Schaverien, Jungian Analyst in private practice in the East Midlands and Visiting Professor in Art Psychotherapy at the University of Sheffield

From the Publisher

"Art Therapy provides a clearly written, accessible and informative introduction to art therapy in a style that does not assume prior knowledge of the discipline.For anyone training or planning to train as an art therapist, Art Therapy offers an excellent foundation on which to build future knowledge and skills."

Health, Mind & Body/Psychology & Counseling - Savannah ("Savvy") Jones