ABSTRACT

This book provides a narrative exploration of community art therapy woven from its rich practice roots, theory, the multiple ways that it can be applied in practice, and through practitioner reflections.

The applications of community art therapy are numerous, and this book provides knowledge to practitioners, guiding them in their own work and grounding their theoretical approaches. The community approaches presented in the text have been developed through careful research, strategy, and implementation.

Community Art Therapy is for the benefit of art therapists, community artists and psychologists, and anyone interested in learning more about the stories of community art therapy.

chapter Chapter 4|20 pages

Centering Relationship

Education and Supervision Considerations for Working in Community

chapter Chapter 6|18 pages

Creating and Evaluating

Community Programs

chapter Chapter 7|17 pages

Research and Community

chapter Chapter 8|2 pages

Creative Power in Community Healing

Concluding Thoughts

chapter |2 pages

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