In order to practice art therapy, one must have faith in the healing qualities of art processes and products. Introduction to Art Therapy: Faith in the Product begins and ends with references to love and faith, including characteristic elements of the writing process and clinical art therapy endeavors. This third edition represents a thorough revision of ideas expressed in the previous two editions, presenting the major themes and issues of the profession in light of the experiences of intervening years. Art therapy is effective with individuals, families, and groups and it works well with the intellectually gifted and the learning impaired. It can also be used with the chronically mentally ill, the terminally ill, the vision impaired, and the deaf. Art therapy is particularly effective with post-traumatic stress disorder--from the aftereffects of war, including physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. Enhancements in this text include: an overview of the spectrum of theoretical orientations within art therapy; a brief history of practice in the United States; fundamental principles of art therapy; curative aspects of art therapy; and metaverbal therapy. The author underscores the nature of the work, describes truths and fictions, explores pathos or pathology, and the therapeutic self. The text examines the social responsibility of art therapists and their colleagues; to record events, give form to culture, nurture imagination, and promote individual and social transformation. In addition, the author presents exceptional case examples including client-prepared artwork that highlights the text. This book will be an inspiration to serious artists that want to be involved in art therapy, and to the veteran art therapists to renew their vocations by living the process of art therapy. This comprehensive and insightful book will be valuable to art therapists, medical and mental health professionals, occupational therapists, and other rehabilitation professionals that aspire to become more effective in reaching others. CONTENTS
Foreword to the Third Edition by Shaun McNiff Foreword to the Second Edition by Shaun McNiff Foreword to the First Edition by Shaun McNiff Preface by Emily Nolan Prologue List of Illustrations
Chapters
1. What’s Love Got To Do With It? 2. An Overview of Art Therapy: Theories and History 3. Fundamental Principles of Art Therapy 4. Curative Aspects of Art Therapy 5. Who, What, Where, When, Why, How 6. Therapeutic Self 7. Artist or Therapist 8. Art Process and Product 9. Metaverbal Therapy 10. The Nature of the Work 11. Truths and Fictions 12. Pathos or Pathology 13. Art Therapists and Social Responsibility 14. Art Therapists and Colleagues 15. Other Considerations 16. Nowhere to Hide 17. Epilogue
References Index
ILLUSTRATIONS
Cover Art by Bruce Moon Photograph of the Author Photograph of Don Jones
Figure 1. Gym Ghosts Figure 2. I Survived Figure 3. Daniel’s Drawings Figure 4. Daniel’s Drawings Figure 5. No One’s Son Figure 6. The Last Log Figure 7. Building the House Figure 8. Building the Shed Figure 9. By the Fire Figure 10. Colorful Fish Figure 11. Rob’s Coal Figure 12. Finding Meaning Figure 13. Pictures are the windows to my soul Figure 14. Making art is making soul Figure 15. Playing Figure 16. Making Play Figure 17. Maplewood Figure 18. Beyond Words Figure 19. The Studio at Harding Hospital Figure 20. Ready to Move On Figure 21. Self Portrait Figure 22. Projected Drawing Figure 23. Equality Kids Figure 24. Peace Figure 25. Drunk and Ready for War Figure 26. We Are Being Lied To Figure 27. Nowhere to Hide Figure 28. Go Make Something |