Approaches to Art Therapy: Theory and Technique

The third edition of Approaches to Art Therapy brings together varied theoretical approaches and provides a variety of solutions to the challenge of translating theory to technique. In each chapter, the field's most eminent scholars provide a definition of and orientation to the specific theory or area of emphasis, showing its relevance to art therapy. The third edition includes many new chapters with material on a wide variety of topics including contemplative approaches, DBT, neuroscience, and mentalization while also retaining important and timeless contributions from the pioneers of art therapy. Clinical case examples and over 100 illustrations of patient artwork vividly demonstrate the techniques in practice. Approaches to Art Therapy, 3rd edition, is an essential resource in the assembly of any clinician's theoretical and technical toolbox, and in the formulation of each individual's own approach to art therapy.

Table of Contents:
Contributors Acknowledgements Introduction I. Foundations 1. Art is the Therapy: Symbolizing Laurie Wilson and Seeing Mala Betensky 2. The Therapist as Artist Mildred Chapin and Barbara Fish 3. Relational Aesthetics and Art Therapy Catherine Moon II. Psychodynamic Approaches A. Psychoanalytic (Freudian) 4. Discovery and Insight in Art Therapy Judith Rubin 5. Sublimation and Art Therapy--Edith Kramer 5.1. Addendum Sublimation Elizabeth Stone 6. Variations on a Freudian Theme Elinor Ulman 7. Object Relations and Art Therapy Arthur Robbins 7.1 Object Relations Eleanor Irwin 8. Mentalization Based Art Psychotherapy Dominik Havsteen-Franklin B. Analytic Therapy (Jungian) 9. Jungian Art Therapy Nora Swan-Foster 9.1 Jung as Artist & Active Imagination Michael Edwards and Edith Wallace III. Humanistic Approaches 10. Art Therapy: Humanism in Action Bruce Moon 11. Gestalt Art Therapy Janie Rhyne 12. Person-Centered Expressive Arts Therapy Natalie Rogers 13. Positive Art Therapy Gioia Chilton & Rebecca Wilkinson IV. Contemplative Approaches 14. Art Making as Spiritual Path Pat Allen 15. Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy Laury Rappaport 16. Contemplative Art Therapy Michael Franklin V. Cognitive & Neuroscience Approaches 17. Cognitive-Behavioral Art Therapy Marcia Rosal 18. Narrative Art Therapy in Trauma Treatment Linda Gantt & Laura Greenstone 19. CREATE: Art Therapy Relational Neuroscience –Noah Hass-Cohen & Joanna.Clyde Findlay VI. Systemic Approaches 20. Family Art Therapy Barbara Sobol & Paula Howie 21. Group Art Therapy Katherine Williams & Tally Tripp VII. Integrative Approaches 22. Developmental Art Therapy Susan Aach-Feldman & Carole Kunkle-Miller 23. Art Therapy in Creative Education David Henley 24. Using Imagination and All of the Arts in Therapy Shaun McNiff 25. An Eclectic Approach to Art Therapy Harriet Wadeson Conclusion Index