Approaches to Art Therapy: Theory and Technique

by Rubin; Judith Aron

• ISBN13: 9781583910702
• ISBN10: 1583910700
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-07-10
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

The second edition of the highly successful 1987 book brings together the varied theoretical approaches to art therapy, and provides a variety of solutions to the challenge of translating theory to technique. In each chapter, the esteemed contributors, experts in the approach of the particular chapter, provide a definition of and orientation to the specific theory or area of emphasis, showing its relevance to art therapy. Clinical examples and nearly 100 illustrations are employed as the authors present the creative and effective treatment of patients. In addition to the strength of the theoretical overview, this new edition offers many new chapters including those on cognitive-behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy. The text is divided into five sections: psychodynamic approaches; humanistic approaches; psycho-educational approaches; systemic approaches; and integrative approaches. Commentaries by well known art therapists follow each section of the book. Art therapists at all levels, as well as any mental health professional utilizing art in their clinical work, will find this new edition of value and interest.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Contributors	xi
Preface	xv
Introduction	1	(14)
Judith Rubin
I. PSYCHODYNAMIC APPROACHES
PSYCHOANALYSIS (FREUDIAN)
Discovery, Insight, and Art Therapy	15	(13)
Judith Rubin
Sublimation and Art Therapy	28	(12)
Edith Kramer
Symbolism and Art Therapy	40	(14)
Laurie Wilson
Object Relations and Art Therapy	54	(12)
Arthur Robbins
Self Psychology and Art Therapy	66	(15)
Mildred Lachman-Chapin
Addendum	79	(2)
Eleanor Irwin
ANALYTIC THERAPY (JUNGIAN)
Jungian Analytic Art Therapy	81	(14)
Michael Edwards
Healing Through the Visual Arts	95	(26)
Edith Wallace
Commentary	109	(12)
Joy Schaverien
II. HUMANISTIC APPROACHES
Phenomenological Art Therapy	121	(13)
Mala Betensky
Gestalt Art Therapy	134	(15)
Janie Rhyne
Humanistic Art Therapy	149	(14)
Josef Garai
Person-Centered Expressive Arts Therapy	163	(15)
Natalie Rogers
Art Making as Spiritual Path: The Open Studio	178	(17)
Pat Allen
Commentary	189	(6)
Bruce Moon
III. PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES
Behavioral Art Therapy	195	(15)
Ellen Roth
Cognitive-Behavioral Art Therapy	210	(16)
Marcia Rosal
Developmental Art Therapy	226	(15)
Susan Aach-Feldman
Carole Kunkle-Miller
Assessing and Developing Cognitive Skills through Art	241	(20)
Rawley Silver
Commentary	254	(7)
Frances Anderson
IV. SYSTEMIC APPROACHES
Family and Group Art Therapy	261	(28)
Barbara Sobol
Katherine Williams
Commentary	281	(8)
Shirley Riley
V. INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES
Variations on a Freudian Theme	289	(17)
Elinor Ulman
An Eclectic Approach to Art Therapy	306	(12)
Harriet Wadeson
The Use of Imagination and All of the Arts	318	(8)
Shaun McNiff
Art Therapy in Creative Education	326	(27)
David Henley
Commentary	340	(3)
Robert Ault
Conclusion	343	(10)
Judith Rubin
Index	353