Art therapy is one of the areas in which we are publishing most actively, internationally. The books described below cover both theory and practice, and are intended for the professional art therapist as well as students and researchers. We publish on specific areas of work, such as working with offenders (more titles in this general area of work can be found on our forensic psychotherapy page, as well as more general books by leading edge authors). Art therapy is also covered in our interdisciplinary arts therapies list, and we also publish in the related areas of dramatherapy, playtherapy, storymaking, dance and movement therapy and music therapy.
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This accessible book comprises a collection of 80 tried-and-tested exercises, with guidelines for applying them and advice for devising new ones. Liesl Silverstone offers a variety of exercises for a diverse and multicultural client base, such as guided fantasies, one-to-one and group work focusing on the group dynamic, and some examples of working with adults with learning difficulties and children.
Focusing on the non-directive, non-interpretive person-centred approach to art therapy, this inspirational book is the perfect complement to Art Therapy - The Person-Centred Way, also by Liesl Silverstone and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Art Therapy Exercises is an invaluable book for art therapists and art therapy students, counsellors, psychotherapists and all professionals working in the field of human development.
2009, Paperback: £15.99/ $26.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-695-1, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 112pp
Keywords: art therapy, counselling, occupational therapy, psychotherapy
As arts therapists are increasingly working in schools, there is growing interest in identifying applicable therapeutic approaches and expanding on relevant research evidence. This book outlines the potential uses of music, art, drama and dance movement therapies in educational settings, and the contribution they have to make to the emotional and social development of children and adolescents. more »
2009, Paperback: £24.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-633-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 288pp
Keywords: art therapy, arts therapies, creative therapies, creative writing as therapy, dance and movement therapy, dramatherapy, educational psychology, expressive therapies, music therapy, special education
Photography shows us how to look at things from different perspectives, to reflect, to communicate and to express ourselves in a way that goes beyond words. The creative and introspective qualities of this accessible arts medium make it an ideal tool for use in therapeutic contexts. more »
2009, Paperback: £17.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-666-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: art therapy, arts therapies, children, counselling, families, group psychotherapy, occupational therapy, older people, psychoanalysis
Art Therapy Techniques and Applications contains an original composite of therapeutic goals and evocative ideas that can be used with a wide variety of clients.
This book is filled with innovative suggestions and plans that are easily implemented: from brief warm-ups to stretch the imagination, and collage and mask creations to assist the expression of mood, to guidance on combining... more »
2009, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-806-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: art therapy, group psychotherapy, occupational therapy, psychiatry, social work
The early years are the most critical period of learning for a child with autism. Therapeutic art-making can be a useful tool to tap into their imaginations and help them to express their thoughts and feelings. Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children with Autism includes practical advice on helping a child move beyond scribbling, organizing the child's environment for maximum comfort... more »
2009, Paperback: £13.99/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-807-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
Keywords: art therapy, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, early intervention, inclusive classroom, messy play, occupational therapy, parenting, sensory issues, special education
Everyone has different needs when it comes to coping with life's stressors, and children are no different. Some need quiet and soothing activities to calm them down, whereas others require more physical activity or intense sensory input to relax their minds and bodies. more »
2009, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-921-1, 279.4mm x 216mm / 11in x 8.5in, 192pp
Keywords: anxiety, art therapy, arts therapies, challenging behaviour, child protection, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, colour therapy, counselling, emotions, families, occupational therapy, parenting, play therapy, self esteem, social work
This accessible book comprises a collection of 80 tried-and-tested exercises, with guidelines for applying them and advice for devising new ones. Liesl Silverstone offers a variety of exercises for a diverse and multicultural client base, such as guided fantasies, one-to-one and group work focusing on the group dynamic, and some examples of working with adults with learning difficulties and... more »
2009, Paperback: £15.99/ $26.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-695-1, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 112pp
Keywords: art therapy, counselling, occupational therapy, psychotherapy
An award-winning psychologist and professional photographer co-author this unique creative guide to exploring and understanding your life: who you are, what you value, and what you wish to achieve.
A Creative Guide to Exploring Your Life brims with imaginative exercises and examples that use the power of photography, art, and writing as tools for self-discovery. It provides... more »
2008, Paperback: £17.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-892-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: art therapy, child protection, counselling, creative therapies, education, expressive therapies, interdisciplinary arts therapies, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, storymaking
"Dr. Rappaport's professional, accessible and enjoyable detailed approach...includes a user-friendly introduction to Gendlin's Focusing Method as well as a bridge to using Focusing with art therapy... Readers will find it both refreshing and practical and a much-used addition to their libraries."
-Dr. Doris Arrington, ATR-BC, Licensed Psychologist, Notre Dame de Namur University,... more »
2008, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-760-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: anxiety, art therapy, counselling, depression, psychology, social work, trauma
Art Therapy and Clinical Neuroscience offers an authoritative introductory account of the latest developments in neuroscience and its impact on art therapy theory and practice.
Contributors explore the complex relationship between art and creativity and neurological functions such as stress response, immune functioning, child developmental phases, gender difference, the... more »
2008, Paperback: £25.00/ $49.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-868-9, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 336pp
Keywords: art therapy, health care
Professionals working in a range of clinical settings are regularly called upon to work with angry clients, and they may find their skills and resources for working with this powerful emotion limited. Art Therapy and Anger demonstrates how the non-verbal medium of art therapy provides an ideal outlet for the expression of thoughts and feelings that are too complex and painful to put... more »
2008, Paperback: £19.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-425-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: anger management, art therapy, child psychology, counselling, forensic psychotherapy, offenders
"A state-of-the-art book, filled with creative practical techniques, thoughtful advice and lessons from excellent case examples that all healthcare practitioners-physicians and allied healthcare professionals alike-can apply for the therapeutic and health-promoting benefits for their patients and clients."
- from the Foreword by Gene D. Cohen MD PhD, Director of the Center on Aging,... more »
2007, Paperback: £17.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-861-0, 279.4mm x 216mm / 11in x 8.5in, 216pp
Keywords: arts therapies, counselling, expressive therapies, health care, interdisciplinary arts therapies, parenting, social care, social work, special education
Art Therapy and Social Action is an exciting exploration of how professionals can incorporate the techniques and approaches of art therapy in their work to address social problems. Examining the expanding role of art practitioner as social activist, leading art therapists and other professionals show how creative methods can be used effectively to resolve conflicts, manage... more »
2006, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-798-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: art therapy, counselling, mental health, offenders, safeguarding children, social care, social work
Drawing from Within is an introductory guide for those wanting to explore the use of art with clients with eating disorders. Art therapy is a particularly effective therapeutic intervention for this group, as it allows them to express uncomfortable thoughts and feelings through artistic media rather than having to explain them verbally. more »
2006, Paperback: £16.99/ $26.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-822-1, royal, 192pp
Keywords: art therapy, eating disorders, mental health, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy
“Laura Seftel’s Grief Unseen is a generous gift to women and their partners who have experienced devastating loss through reproductive crisis. By including abortion and infertility as well as miscarriage, Seftel honors all life… Wise, comforting, and pragmatic, this book tutors all of us in the power of the creative arts to support the healing process that... more »
2006, Paperback: £16.99/ $28.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-805-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: art therapy, bereavement, counselling, death, families, grief, health care, palliative care, parenting, trauma
'Reading the text has been illuminating, for McNeilly has shed new light on the depths of the group analytic enterprise... I warmly commend this book to art therapists and group analysts alike. This is a rich, readable text which will stimulate thought and enable us to see more clearly the simple in the complex and the complex in the simple.'
- From the Foreword by Malcolm Pines more »
2005, Paperback: £19.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-301-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 232pp
Keywords: art therapy, counselling, group psychotherapy, psychotherapy
