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A growing number of art therapists are also trained in group analytic psychotherapy. This book explores the new theories and models for practice arising from the merging of these two disciplines.
Contributors ask whether a model can be applied universally to art therapy group work with diverse client groups. They present in-depth case studies looking at work with the following:-
* children
* drug and alcohol abusers
* forensic patients
* patients on acute psychiatric wards
* the cognitively-impaired elderly
* institutionalised patients moving into the community
A common theme which emerges is that the physical use of art materials and the space of the art room offer a possibility for communication of feelings which is not possible in purely verbal groups. This allows clients who would not normally be considered for group therapy to benefit from a psychodynamic group process.
Contributors ask whether a model can be applied universally to art therapy group work with diverse client groups. They present in-depth case studies looking at work with the following:-
* children
* drug and alcohol abusers
* forensic patients
* patients on acute psychiatric wards
* the cognitively-impaired elderly
* institutionalised patients moving into the community
A common theme which emerges is that the physical use of art materials and the space of the art room offer a possibility for communication of feelings which is not possible in purely verbal groups. This allows clients who would not normally be considered for group therapy to benefit from a psychodynamic group process.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a well written book which fills a gap in the market and would be a welcome addition to any art therapist's bookshelf. The book presents a collection of writings by art therapists working with groups in a wide range of settings. The client groups comprise: school children; forensic patients; in-patients on acute psychiatric wards; elderly people with cognitive impairment; alcohol and drug users; patients moving out of institutions into the community and groups with art therapy students.
The editors point out that the development of group analytic psychotherapy has greatly influenced practice in the UK. Skaife and Huet encourage us to consider some of the issues arising from the combination of art making as a 'creative, healing activity' and verbal interaction, the 'stuff of verbal psychotherapy groups'. This is explored further in their own chapter about a group.
Each chapter, written by a different author, stands alone in its own right and what comes across is how different the work is, depending on the client group and setting. All the authors refer to psychoanalytical concepts which inform their work, such as 'holding', 'containment', 'transference', 'countertransference' and 'projective identification'.
I chose this book because I wanted to learn more about groups and I assumed from the date of publication that I could read about latest trends and modern thinking. I was not disappointed; the book offers a good insight into how art psychotherapists are currently working and thinking. They share their expertise and ways of working generously and are open about struggles. The case material described is often moving.
What comes across from the whole book is how much art therapy groups can offer people who would be unable to take much advantage of verbal therapy groups. It is also well illustrated with relevant images.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
This book is a must for art therapists new and old!
8 Oct 1999
Format:Paperback
This book is a wonderful entry into the world of groups that specifically use art therapy as the primary modality, altering the group leadership and group dynamics from the traditional group approach. These authors clearly explain how and why. The authors cover a wide spectrum of topics and discuss the intricate dilemmas of leading art therapy groups from the basics to the more advanced clinical and psychodyanmic issues that arise from the art therapy component. In particular they brilliantly address the more advanced issues that arise in art therapy groups regarding the movement between voice and image. This book is convincing, interesting to read and well written with pertinent topics for both introductory and advanced art therapists who lead groups. I use it for my art therapy group training graduate class and it has received high reviews from the students.
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