Art Therapy and Social Action
Treating the World's Wounds
Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, General Art, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Health & Well Being, Medical
| Author: | Edward Ned Bear, Maxine Borowsky Junge, Pat Allen, Susan Berkowitz, Marian Liebmann, Rachel Lev-Wiesel, Rachel ORourke, Lani Gerity, Dan Hocoy, David Gussak, Anndy Wiselogle, Nancy Slater, Merryl Rothaus, Kendra Schpok, Michael Franklin | ISBN: | 9781846425516 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Publication: | September 15, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Edward Ned Bear, Maxine Borowsky Junge, Pat Allen, Susan Berkowitz, Marian Liebmann, Rachel Lev-Wiesel, Rachel ORourke, Lani Gerity, Dan Hocoy, David Gussak, Anndy Wiselogle, Nancy Slater, Merryl Rothaus, Kendra Schpok, Michael Franklin |
| ISBN: | 9781846425516 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Publication: | September 15, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Language: | English |
Art Therapy and Social Action is an exciting exploration of how professionals can incorporate the techniques and approaches of art therapy in their work to address social problems. Examining the expanding role of art practitioner as social activist, leading art therapists and other 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, among others.
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.
Art Therapy and Social Action is an exciting exploration of how professionals can incorporate the techniques and approaches of art therapy in their work to address social problems. Examining the expanding role of art practitioner as social activist, leading art therapists and other 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, among others.
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.
