Expressive Therapies

Edited by Cathy Malchiodi (2005, Guilford, 25.00)
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Counselors are increasingly turning to expressive therapies—including art, music, dance/movement, drama, poetry, play, and sandtray—in their work with children and teens. You'll find plenty here that shows how such activities as drawing, drumming, creative movement, and play allow people to express their thoughts and feelings in ways that are different from, and complementary to, strictly verbal means. [6” x 9”...220 pages]

Using Drawings in Assessment and Therapy: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals, Second Edition

by Gerald Oster, et al. (2004, Brunner/Mazel, 29.95)
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This highly practical book provides useful drawing directives to clinicians involved in the assessment and treatment of individuals, families, and groups in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The authors present many case histories to show how the various aspects of drawing techniques can be integrated and applied. [7” x 10”...190 pages]

See What I'm Saying: What Children Tell Us Through Their Art

by Myra Levick (2003, Myra Levick, 28.00)
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A recognized expert in the field of art therapy discusses what children communicate through their art. She gives practical tools for the assessment of intellectual and emotional development. Written without technical jargon, the book is unique in terms of the way it addresses its audience and its full-color examples of children's art. Focuses on normal development versus warning signs to be noted. Color illustrations. [8.5” x 11”...138 pages]

Art Activities for Groups: Providing Therapy, Fun, and Function

by Diane Fausek-Steinbach (2002, Idyll Arbor, 24.00)
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Here are 48 interesting and innovative art activities for populations with different cognitive levels and abilities. The projects involve the use of several different media, including: collage, paint, and drawing. Suggestions include how to best facilitate the activity, including the use of music and verbal clues, creating social interaction, and personal enjoyment. [6" x 9"...168 pages]

Understanding Children’s Drawings

by Cathy Malchiodi (1998, Guilford Press, 28.00)
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The author approaches drawing as a springboard for communication and change. There is a wealth of information here for understanding the intricate messages embedded in children’s drawings. Topics covered include how to assist children in making art, what questions to ask (and when), and how to motivate children who are initially resistant to drawing. It includes over 100 examples of children’s work. [6” x 9”...252 pages]

Handbook of Art Therapy

Edited by Cathy Malchiodi (2002, Guilford Press, 56.00/hardback)
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A highly practical work with clinically oriented chapters from leading therapists, covers both adults and children. [7.5” x 10”...461 pages]

The Art Therapy Sourcebook

by Cathy Malchiodi (1998, Lowell House, 18.00)
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Art therapy is a process that helps people of all ages express and understand feelings, interests, relationships, and self-perceptions through art activities. This book will help you understand the connection between artistic images and human emotions. [7.5” x 9”...272 pages]

Drawing Together to Develop Self-Control

by Marge Heegaard (2001, Fairview Press, 9.95)
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An art therapy book for children with controllable behavioral problems. Kids will learn the consequences of their actions, how their misbehavior affects others, how to develop good judgment skills, and more. Through the creative and interactive drawing activities in this book, kids can learn to complete homework on time, keep their desks neat, stop acting out in class, listening politely to others, tell the truth, stop teasing and bullying, share and take turns, and respect themselves and others. Grades K-5. [8.5” x 11”...32 pages]

[There are now five books in the "Drawing Together Series": Click here to go to that page.]

Art Therapy: An Introduction

by Judith Rubin (1999, Brunner/Mazel, 45.95/hardback)
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Outlines the history and current state of the field, the mechanics and techniques used and the ethics and responsibilities of this therapeutic strategy. Students, teachers, counselors, social workers, practitioners and others will benefit from the information presented. It includes pictures showing examples of artwork from children and adults. [6” x 9”...372 pages]

Therapy Techniques Using the Creative Arts

by Ann Nathan & Suzanne Mirviss (1998, Idyll Arbor, 25.00)
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Explores the elements of creativity, the roles of the counselor, and how to involve each person in a creative group. The book gives specific information about visual and tactile arts, drama therapy, theater games and improvisation, clowning, music, dance/movement, movement exploration, meditation, and creative visualization. [6” x 9”...280 pages]

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