ABSTRACT

For decades, art therapy has proved to be a practical treatment for veterans and other military populations suffering from trauma. Art Therapy with Military Populations provides an in-depth overview of both the theoretical and historical bases of art therapy with these groups while also chronicling the latest trends in treatment and the continued expansion of treatment settings. Edited by an art therapist with over 25 years’ experience working with the military and including chapters by a variety of seasoned and innovative clinicians, this comprehensive new volume provides professionals with cutting edge knowledge and interventions for working with military service members and their families. Available for download are employment resources for art therapists who would like to work in military settings, a bonus chapter, historical documents on establishing art therapy, a treatment objectives manual, and resources for art therapists.

chapter |14 pages

Introduction

part I|70 pages

Theoretical Background: Understanding and Treating Soldiers and their Families—Formative Experiences

part II|122 pages

Current Trends in Art Therapy Treatment in Military Settings and the Expansion of Treatment Settings

chapter 17|7 pages

Conclusion