What Is Art Therapy?
The Historical Background to Art Therapy
The Emergence of Art Therapy as a Profession in the UK
Frames of Reference
Psychoanalysis, Art and Art Therapy
Art Therapy in Practice
Training
From Apprentice to Practitioner
Professional Issues
An International Perspective
David Edwards is University Counsellor at University of Sheffield, and a psychodynamic psychotherapist for Derbyshire Dales Community Mental Health Service.
`This is accessible, well-written and easy to breeze through, it is
an enjoyable read and one that I would recommend as an introduction
to the subject of art therapy′ - International Arts Therapies
Journal ‘Vivid clinical vignettes and remarkable illustrations
combine to give a lively sense of art therapy in action. They bring
the reader right into the art therapy studio. David Edwards locates
the practice of art therapy firmly in its historical and cultural
context, explaining its roots in art and links to psychoanalysis,
in this always engaging account. The detailed bibliography and
resources section offers a foundation for further exploration as
well as information about training. An excellent introduction to
the topic, this book will be invaluable for beginners, students and
experienced practitioners alike’ - Professor Joy Schaverien,
Jungian Analyst in private practice in the East Midlands and
Visiting Professor in Art Psychotherapy at the University of
Sheffield
"Art Therapy provides a clearly written, accessible and informative
introduction to art therapy in a style that does not assume prior
knowledge of the discipline.For anyone training or planning to
train as an art therapist, Art Therapy offers an excellent
foundation on which to build future knowledge and skills."
*Health, Mind & Body/Psychology & Counseling*
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