The Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy
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The Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy

  1. 1,027 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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The Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy

About this book

A comprehensive discussion of the history, theory, and applications of art therapy

In the newly revised second edition of the Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy, a team of distinguished art therapists delivers a compilation of unprecedented depth and breadth on the subject of art therapy. It is a contemporary and holistic picture of a profession that has undergone profound transformation since the publication of the first edition of this book.

The editors expose you to a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, experiences, and perspectives that explain the countless applications and uses of art therapy. You'll gain an appreciation for the most recent developments in the field via the contributions of the 116 authors whose works make up this Handbook.

Readers will also discover:

  • A thorough introduction to the history of art therapy
  • Comprehensive explorations of the theoretical frameworks on which art therapy is built, including expressive, psychoanalytic, Jungian, and archetypal theories
  • Practical discussions of media considerations in art therapy
  • Complete treatments of developmental milestones, populations, settings, and research models and assessments in art therapy

Perfect for practicing art therapists, the Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy will also benefit students in the therapeutic professions and anyone else with an interest in the applications, background, history, and theory of a fascinating and practical discipline.

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Yes, you can access The Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy by David E. Gussak,Marcia L. Rosal in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Psychology & Clinical Psychology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781394214990
eBook ISBN
9781394215010

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. In Memoriam
  6. Editor Bios
  7. Author Bios
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. List of Figures
  10. Introduction
  11. Section I Introductory Considerations
  12. Section II Theoretical Frameworks
  13. Section III Understanding Media
  14. Section IV Developmental Milestones
  15. Section V Populations and Settings
  16. Section VI Assessments and Research Models
  17. Section VII Art Therapy Around the World
  18. Section VIII Professional Considerations
  19. Name Index
  20. Subject Index
  21. EULA