Integrative Arts Psychotherapy Using An Integrative Theoretical Frame And The Ar

This book is a new addition to the art therapy literature setting out an integrative approach to using theory and the arts which places clients at the centre of practice and supports collaboration across the therapeutic journey. The structural framework described enables different theories contemporary research and best-practice guidelines to be used to inform therapy allowing the practitioner to work fluidly and rigorously in response to their clients’ changing needs and therapeutic aims. Integrative arts psychotherapy brings therapeutic practice to life as the use of the visual arts is enhanced by the possibilities offered for developing and deepening therapeutic work using sculpture/clay drama/puppetry poetry sand play music and bodywork/movement. The work described in this book has grown from a British and European art therapy culture community and history – influenced by prominent American theorists. The book has been written for trainers trainees and practitioners of creative arts therapies psychotherapy and expressive arts therapies – nationally and worldwide. It may also be of interest to other professionals or those in consultation with an art therapist who want to understand what this type of art therapy can offer. |Integrative Arts Psychotherapy Using an Integrative Theoretical Frame and the Arts in Psychotherapy | Mental Health