ABSTRACT
Chapter 3 reviews definitions of art therapy. It considers how the aims of art therapy have been articulated in different national contexts. The ways in which a variety of theories impact on the practice of art therapy is explored, along with how clients and therapists work together in different contexts. Key themes within the field are discussed, these include directive and non-directive approaches in art therapy, the therapeutic relationship, individual and group work and the role of different media in facilitating change.
