Art Therapy and Social Action

Name: Art Therapy and Social Action
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ISBN: 9781843107989

ISBN-10: 1843107988

ISBN-13: 9781843107989

Edition: 2006

Authors: Frances Kaplan, Marian Liebmann, Rachel Lev-Wiesel, Rachel ORourke, Lani Gerity

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Art Therapy and Social Action is an exciting and innovative exploration of how human service professionals can incorporate the techniques and approaches of art therapy in their work to address social problems, and examines the expanding role of art practitioner as social activist. Leading art therapists and other human service professionals show how creative methods can be used effectively to resolve conflicts, manage aggression, heal trauma and build communities. The contributors provide examples of innovative programs on a range of topics, including those designed to address gun crime, homelessness, racism and experiences of terrorism. This timely book provides new techniques and…

Book details

List price: $35.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 9/15/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 9.00" wide x 6.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English




Art therapy as a tool for social change : a conceptual model




The art therapist as social activist : reflections on a life




Facing homelessness : a community mask making project




Wielding the shield : the art therapist as conscious witness in the realm of social action




Art and conflict resolution




Drawing out conflict




Anger management group art therapy for clients in the mental health system




Symbolic interactionism, aggression, and art therapy




The paper people project on gun violence




Some personal and clinical thoughts about trauma, art, and world events




Art making as a response to terrorism




Unity in diversity : communal pluralism in the art studio and the classroom




Art and community building from the puppet and mask maker's perspective




Art therapy for this multicultural world