`This is an important and topical book coming at a time when there
is growing pressure to show evidence of good practice, in order to
reassure the prospective client, and to demonstrate financial
accountability. It gives valuable guidelines and examples for art
therapists. The book is innovative and inspiring, and the author's
enthusiasm shines through. I end with the last line of this
topical, readable, relevant book - one that encapsulates its
content: 'We need the facts, we need the figures, but we need the
stories and the pictures, too' - Therapy Today `This book makes a
major contribution to the field of art therapy by reviewing, in an
accessible and informed manner, the issues around the development
of research-informed practice. The author offers an overview of
different traditions of inquiry that will be of value to
practitioners as well as those actually involved in carrying out
research' - John McLeod, Tayside Institute for Health Studies,
University of Abertay Dundee `This impressive book is lively,
inspiring and innovative. Andrea Gilroy's energetic enthusiasm for
her subject is infectious. She breathes life into the topics of
research and EBP. This rich exploration combines a rigorous
investigation of the existing literature with intelligent, original
and practical suggestions. A thorough, informative approach that
challenges existing thinking. This is a must for art therapists -
at last a book that places art at the centre of our evidence in a
convincingly argued, accessible and rewarding read' - Professor Joy
Schaverien PhD Art Therapy around the world is under increasing
pressure to become more "evidence-based". As a result,
practitioners now need to get to grips with what constitutes
"evidence", how to apply research in appropriate ways and also how
to contribute to the body of evidence through their own research
and other related activities. Written specifically for art therapy
practitioners and students, Art Therapy, Research & Evidence
Based Practice: " traces the background to EBP " critically reviews
the existing art therapy research " explains the research process "
links research with the development of clinical guidelines, and "
describes the knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate efficacy.
Drawing on her own experience as a researcher, practitioner and
lecturer, Andrea Gilroy looks at the implications of EBP for art
therapy and examines common concerns about the threat it may pose
to the future provision of art therapy within public services. Art
Therapy, Research Evidence-Based Practice addresses issues which
are critical to the future development and even the survival of art
therapy. Combining insightful analysis with practical guidance and
examples, this is an ideal resource for practitioners and for those
in training. Andrea Gilroy is Reader in Art Psychotherapy at
Goldsmiths, University of London.
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