Art Therapy and Social Action - Treating the World's Wounds (Paperback, Annotated Ed)

Art Therapy and Social Action is an exciting and innovative exploration of how human service professionals can incorporate the techniques and approaches of art therapy in their work to address social problems, and examines the expanding role of art practitioner as social activist. Leading art therapists and other human service professionals show how creative methods can be used effectively to resolve conflicts, manage aggression, heal trauma and build communities. The contributors provide examples of innovative programs on a range of topics, including those designed to address gun crime, homelessness, racism and experiences of terrorism. This timely book provides new techniques and successful models for art therapists, counselors and mental health practitioners working directly with the challenges of modern society.

General

Imprint:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2006
First published:	November 2006
Editors:	Frances Kaplan
Contributors:	Marian Liebmann • Rachel Lev-Wiesel • Rachel O rourke • Lani Gerity • Dan Hocoy • David Gussak • Anndy Wiselogle • Nancy Slater • Merryl Rothaus
Dimensions:	235 x 157 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	272
Edition:	Annotated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-84310-798-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Occupational therapy > Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama)
LSN:	1-84310-798-8
Barcode:	9781843107989

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