Artful Therapy by Judith Aron Rubin (English) Paperback Book

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This resourceful guide presents proven techniques of art therapy to mental health professionals and allied workers with little or no background in art.

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Use the therapeutic potential of art to make progress in your practiceArtful 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.

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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.

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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.

Author Biography

Judith Aron Rubin, PhD, ATR-BC, is a licensed psychologist and faculty member of the University of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. She is a former president of the American Art Therapy Association, the author of five books, and the creator of five teaching films. She consults, lectures, and gives workshops across the country as well as abroad, and is preparing a series of art therapy teaching tapes for students and professionals.

Table of Contents

Illustrations. DVD Contents. Acknowledgments. Preface. Chapter 1: Overview. Chapter 2: Why Add Art? Chapter 3: Inviting Art-Making. Chapter 4: During the Process. Chapter 5: After the Process. Chapter 6: Using Art in Assessment. Chapter 7: Art Therapy Assessments. Chapter 8: Art in Adult Therapy. Chapter 9: Art in Child Therapy. Chapter 10: Art in Family and Group Therapy. Chapter 11: Using Other Art Forms. Chapter 12: Using Mental Imagery. Chapter 13: Assigning the Arts. Chapter 14: Using Art Therapists. Postscript. Appendix A. More about Art Materials. Appendix B. More about Different Approaches. Appendix C. More about Art Activities. References. Index. About the Author. About the DVD-ROM.

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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.

Feature

Presents material in an accessible, non-threatening manner to non-art therapists and provides them with tools and suggestions to add art as a therapeutic tool in their practice. Author a leading researcher, teacher, and practitioner in art therapy and still conducts workshops on the topic. A DVD provides visual examples of various forms of art therapy being used with actual clients. Includes techniques for drawing, painting, and sculpture, as well as photography and video, storytelling, creative writing and journaling, puppetry, drama, movement, and music and provides suggestions for homework activities.

Details ISBN0471677949 Author Judith Aron Rubin Short Title ARTFUL THERAPY Language English ISBN-10 0471677949 ISBN-13 9780471677949 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2005 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 336 Residence US Affiliation University of Pittsburgh, PA (ret.), Sanibel Island, FL Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780471677949 UK Release Date 2005-05-10 AU Release Date 2005-04-06 NZ Release Date 2005-04-06 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2005-05-10 DEWEY 616.89 Illustrations Photos: 61 B&W, 0 Color; Drawings: 0 B&W, 0 Color Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2005-05-10 We've got this

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