Art therapy for groups : a handbook of themes and exercises

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Art therapy for groups : a handbook of themes and exercises

Marian Liebmann

Brunner-Routledge, 2004

2nd ed

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  • : hbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

Art Therapy for Groups provides detailed guidance on how to set up and run theme-based art therapy groups and discusses factors affecting different client groups. The second half of the book consists of nearly 400 themes and practical exercises to use with groups, set out in sections ranging from personal work to group interactive exercises. This updated second edition includes: * new material on race, culture and diversity * a chapter on recording, evaluation and evidence-based practice * a survey of literature on art therapy groups * seventy new themes * an updated international resources section. Illustrated with line drawings and black-and-white photographs this book is an essential resource for people working with art therapy and personal art groups.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Art Therapy Groups. Art Therapy and Groupwork. Running a Group. Recording, Evaluation and Evidence-based Practice. Learning from Problems in Groups. An Example in Detail: The 'Friday Group'. Examples of Groups. Starting Points for Specific Client Groups. Part 2: Themes and Exercises. Introduction, Classification of Themes and Exercises. Checklist of Themes and Exercises. Warm-up Activities. Media Exploration. Concentration, Dexterity and Memory. General Themes. Self-perceptions. Family Relationships. Working in Pairs. Group Paintings. Group Interactive Exercises. Guided Imagery, Visualisations, Dreams and Meditations. Links with Other Arts. Media Cross-reference. Media Notes. Resources.

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