Art Therapy and Health Care

Name: Art Therapy and Health Care
Brand: Guilford Publications
SKU: 9781462507160
Price: 54.14 EUR
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Demonstrating the benefits of creative expression for patients living with acute or chronic illness, this volume provides a complete, practical introduction to medical art therapy. It presents evidence-based strategies for helping people of all ages--from young children to older adults--cope with physical and cognitive symptoms, reduce stress, and improve their quality of life. The book includes detailed case material and 110 illustrations. It describes ways to work with individuals and groups with specific health conditions and challenges, as well as their family members. Contributors are experienced art therapists who combine essential knowledge with in-depth clinical guidance.

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Weight: 886g
Dimensions: 178 x 254mm
Publication Date: 14 Mar 2013
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Publication City/Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781462507160

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Cathy A. Malchiodi PhD ATR-BC LPCC LPAT REAT is a psychologist and expressive arts therapist specializing in trauma recovery. Since the 1990s Dr. Malchiodi has worked with traumatized children adolescents adults and families expanding the range of understanding of nonverbal sensory-based concepts and methods. Founder and executive director of the Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute Dr. Malchiodi has given over 700 invited keynotes lectures and workshops around the world and has assisted more than 500 organizations and institutions in developing trauma-informed expressive arts and disaster relief programming. Her books include Trauma and Expressive Arts Therapy Understanding Childrens Drawings and Creative Interventions with Traumatized Children Second Edition. Dr. Malchiodi is a contributing writer forPsychology Today an active visual artist and an aspiring musician.