ABSTRACT

The third edition of Approaches to Art Therapy brings together varied theoretical approaches and provides a variety of solutions to the challenge of translating theory to technique. In each chapter, the field's most eminent scholars provide a definition of and orientation to the specific theory or area of emphasis, showing its relevance to art therapy. The third edition includes many new chapters with material on a wide variety of topics including contemplative approaches, DBT, neuroscience, and mentalization while also retaining important and timeless contributions from the pioneers of art therapy. Clinical case examples and over 100 illustrations of patient artwork vividly demonstrate the techniques in practice. Approaches to Art Therapy, 3rd edition, is an essential resource in the assembly of any clinician's theoretical and technical toolbox, and in the formulation of each individual's own approach to art therapy.

chapter |14 pages

Introduction

part I|54 pages

Foundations

part II|95 pages

Psychodynamic Approaches

chapter 5|14 pages

Sublimation and Art Therapy

chapter |5 pages

Addendum—Sublimation

chapter 6|20 pages

Variations on a Freudian Theme

Three Art Therapy Theorists

chapter 7|13 pages

Object Relations and Art Therapy

chapter |5 pages

Addendum—Object Relations

section |35 pages

Analytical Psychology (Jungian)

chapter 9|22 pages

Jungian Art Therapy

chapter |11 pages

Addendum

part III|67 pages

Humanistic Approaches

chapter 10|9 pages

Art Therapy

Humanism in Action

chapter 11|18 pages

Gestalt Art Therapy

chapter 12|19 pages

Person-Centered Expressive Arts Therapy

A Path to Wholeness

chapter 13|19 pages

Positive Art Therapy

part IV|61 pages

Contemplative Approaches

chapter 14|15 pages

Art Making as Spiritual Path

The Open Studio Process as a Way to Practice Art Therapy

chapter 15|22 pages

Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy

chapter 16|22 pages

Contemplative Wisdom Traditions in Art Therapy

Incorporating Hindu-Yoga-Tantra and Buddhist Perspectives in Clinical and Studio Practice*

part V|63 pages

Cognitive and Neuroscience Approaches

chapter 17|20 pages

Cognitive-Behavioral Art Therapy*

chapter 19|23 pages

Create

Art Therapy Relational Neuroscience

part VI|38 pages

Systemic Approaches

chapter 20|20 pages

Family Art Therapy

chapter 21|16 pages

Group Art Therapy

part VII|70 pages

Integrative Approaches

chapter 23|16 pages

Lessons in the Images

Art Therapy in Creative Education

chapter 24|11 pages

Pandora’s Gifts

Using Imagination and All of the Arts in Therapy

chapter |10 pages

Conclusion