The Dynamics of Art Psychotherapy

by Harriet Wadeson

A companion to the author's successful Art Psychotherapy that explores the rationales, methods and objectives of art therapy and extends the coverage into more advanced materials to use, detailed consideration of the underlying principles, structuring the art therapy experience, the stages of art therapy and a variety of techniques. Devotes a chapter to applications with different patient populations, and also looks at social and political issues surrounding the use of art therapy as a therapeutic technique. Includes extensive photos of patient artwork and a diagnostic quiz.

319 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987