ABSTRACT
This book is a new addition to the art therapy literature setting out an integrative approach to using theory and the arts, which places clients at the centre of practice and supports collaboration across the therapeutic journey. The structural framework described enables different theories, contemporary research, and best-practice guidelines to be used to inform therapy, allowing the practitioner to work fluidly and rigorously in response to their clients’ changing needs and therapeutic aims.
Integrative arts psychotherapy brings therapeutic practice to life, as the use of the visual arts is enhanced by the possibilities offered for developing and deepening therapeutic work using sculpture/clay, drama/puppetry, poetry, sand play, music, and bodywork/movement. The work described in this book has grown from a British and European art therapy culture, community, and history – influenced by prominent American theorists.
The book has been written for trainers, trainees, and practitioners of creative arts therapies, psychotherapy, and expressive arts therapies – nationally and worldwide. It may also be of interest to other professionals, or those in consultation with an art therapist, who want to understand what this type of art therapy can offer.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|29 pages
Integrating the arts in psychotherapy
part II|38 pages
Ideas that help us to understand the use of the arts in psychotherapy and to work integratively
chapter Chapter 3|19 pages
Integrating theory and practice
chapter Chapter 4|17 pages
The six therapeutic relationships and the arts
part III|64 pages
Creative integration in practice – working with individuals
chapter Chapter 5|13 pages
Hide and seek
part IV|41 pages
Creative integration in practice – working with groups
chapter Chapter 10|10 pages
Self-reflective groups in action
chapter Chapter 11|15 pages
Untold stories – the art of imagination in later life
chapter Chapter 12|14 pages
Creating an integrative arts psychotherapy group treatment model to support people with a dual diagnosis in residential rehab
part V|37 pages
Reflections on an integrative approach and innovations in practice