Art Therapy
- David Edwards - Share Psychotherapy Agency, Sheffield
As well as providing useful information on training, employment and the role of the HPC, the book offers extra practical guidance on:
- assessing clients
- establishing and maintaining boundaries
- ending therapy
- private practice.
Now even more practical and accessible, this fully updated Second Edition includes a glossary, chapter summaries and other learning features. Case studies from a variety of settings shillustrate the application of art therapy in real-life scenarios.
This book offers an excellent foundation on which to build future knowledge and skills and should be on the shelf of every art therapy trainee and new practitioner.
David Edwards is an experienced HCPC registered art therapist who lives and works in Sheffield, UK.
For a comprehensive, and thoughtful introduction to Art Therapy this is possibly the best place to start.
David Edwards' updated Art Therapy 2nd edition aptly manages to convey a breadth as well as a depth of the profession.This book's accessible and lively style makes it an excellent primary text to gain a comprehensive understanding of art therapy. It makes for essential reading for people interested in the field as well as students and professionals alike.
I wasn't able to require this book. Thank you.
This is going to form the basis of a whole new session focussing on the links between art teaching a wellbeing. A really useful book.
Brilliant insight and good for students to develop and understand Art Therapy concepts.
Beautiful and simple examples of the impact of arts in healthcare
Using therapeutic approaches & use of creativity in practice.
Within the South African society with many previously disadvantaged people, existing racial divides and language barriers, using art therapy becomes essential in working with people as art is not restricted to one cultural grouping, but transcends these barriers constructed by people.
Interesting content. Used by some of my ITE art specialist students as supplemental reading for their own research.
A good, accessible introduction to the subject of art therapy with an overview of the history, guidance on different practical considerations and some helpful case illustrations as well as clear references for further reading. Not as in-depth in terms of clinical practice and reflection as other texts, more of a practical introduction to the field and career path.
