Art Therapy with Transgender and Gender-Expansive Children and Teenagers

by Kelly Darke, Shannon Scott-Miller

An educational and inspirational book that offers practical guidance for art therapists working with transgender and gender-expansive youth and their families. It provides art therapy goals, recommended treatments and coping skills to use with this client group. Each chapter looks at how art therapy can address a different concern or aspect of the experience, such as transitioning, bullying, and recognizing or building a support system. It includes detailed case studies and cutting-edge art therapy interventions, which help young people to express the emotions surrounding the discovery of gender identity, the transition process, and self-care.

176 pages, Paperback

Published November 19, 2020

Reviews

[Amber Dalzell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book to be an incredible review of the current research on the issues, needs, and ways to support not only transgender youth, but relevant and valuable data to support providing the best care and support to the LGBTQ+ community from both a therapist or parent perspective. The need and risks identified of this population should be taken seriously by anyone with the means to become an ally.

[CoysBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this as a trans man who is currently studying art therapy.
I used this as a ressource to research for an exam and it was very useful.