Art Therapy Techniques and Applications

by Susan I. Buchalter

Art Therapy Techniques and Applications contains an original composite of therapeutic goals and evocative ideas that can be used with a wide variety of clients. This book is filled with innovative suggestions and plans that are easily from brief warm-ups to stretch the imagination, and collage and mask creations to assist the expression of mood, to guidance on combining modalities such as art, metaphors and movement, mindfulness exercises, and using computer programs to enhance art therapy projects. Clear and concise, this is an indispensable reference guide for the therapist who wants to improve focus, develop problem-solving skills, and add creativity to their group work. This book will appeal to art therapists, art therapy students and professors, counselors, and social workers

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Counselling, Reference, Art

222 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Jess Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for when you may have mental blocks on developing art directives

[Verushcka Garises · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is literally perfection. I couldn’t have asked for something better. As a teacher at primary school (semi private school), we deal with learners from all backgrounds. We noticed how learners feel much comfortable and at ease during art activities and with the wonderful art exercises mentioned in this book I’m sure we can do for for learners facing a hard time in life as well as give enjoyment to those who seek to creatively express themselves.

As a psychology student on a journey to becoming an art therapist I’m grateful for this book for providing much clarity on how I can use art to heal and bring joy.

[Trevor · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many great practical ideas. I can’t wait to start using them in sessions and workshops.

[Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

a way to get into the flow Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi talks about, and helpful even for people to get in touch with their feelings in an nonthreatening manner.

[Victoria Ramírez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un gran libro con técnicas arteterapeuticas muy completas, algunas hasta con imágenes. Love it! 💖

[Pauline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book and A Practical Art Therapy, by the same author, are reference books, that I will look at once in a while for inspiration. Last week I used the exercise, Draw your favorite vacation, in my art workshop for the international staff at the university. Participants were asked to reflect on all the senses, then after drawing, write some key words on the sensory experiences and tell the person beside them about it. Our focus is on using the left and especially the right side of the brain, not therapy, but as confidence in the group develops, we can experiment with more of the exercises.