Art Therapy Theories: A Critical Introduction

Art therapists work with a range of distinct philosophical and theoretical underpinnings, but prior to the first edition there had been no single book to offer an overview of these theories.Art Therapy Theories provides an introductory, non-partisan overview of art therapy theories outlining the following therapy approaches: Cognitive Behavioural Art Therapy Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Psychoanalytical (Freudian) Art Therapy Analytical (Jungian) Art Therapy Gestalt Art Therapy Person-Centred or ‘Rogerian’ Art Therapy Mindfulness Art Therapy Group-Interactive Art Therapy Feminist Art Therapy Art Therapy as Social Action Reflective Art Therapy Practice, Reflexivity and Arts-Based Supervision Art Therapy as a Research Tool Intersectional Art Therapy Narrative Art Therapy: The Power Threat Meaning Framework (PTMF) Whole Systems Art Therapy Each chapter provides a non-judgemental, yet analytical, synopsis of each approach.No detailed knowledge is necessary to understand the different app