ABSTRACT
Art for Children Experiencing Psychological Trauma aims to increase understanding of art’s potential to enhance learning for children living in crisis. In this ground-breaking resource, the first of its kind to focus specifically on the connection between art education and psychological trauma in youth populations, readers can find resources and practical strategies for both teachers and other school-based professionals. Also included are successful models of art education for diverse populations, with specific attention to youth who face emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical challenges, as well a framework for meaningful visual arts education for at-risk/in-crisis populations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|113 pages
Overview of Behaviors
part II|102 pages
Art Education in Practice
chapter 14|7 pages
Building Relationships through Art
chapter 18|9 pages
Where have we come from? Who are we? Where are we going?
part III|70 pages
Identifying Future Directions