Art Therapy for Groups: A Handbook of Themes, Games and Exercises [Paperback]

Marian Liebmann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 12, 1999

Specific examples and real reminiscences.

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From the Publisher

Lieberman's book is in its 3rd printing for good reason: practitioners have found it to be immensely useful and practical. The first part contains discussions of the field of art therapy, stories and examples from practice, and extensive considerations on working with a wide range of groups, including psychiatric In- and Day patients, the elderly, staff groups, ex-offenders, mixed groups of children and adults, women's groups, and many others.

The second part is full of roll-up-your-sleeves ideas. They include activities and games for all kinds of groups (an entire chapter is devoted to group painting), considerations of media, and stimulating concepts to start things moving.

This bibliography is definitive and usefully grouped by chapter. Both sections of the book benefit from pictures of groups at work, as well as many examples of art made using the exercises in the book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 226 pages
• Publisher: Brookline Books/Lumen Editions (January 12, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0914797247
• ISBN-13: 978-0914797241
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Post-It's have taken over cause I bookmarked too many pages., May 6, 2003

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This review is from: Art Therapy for Groups: A Handbook of Themes, Games and Exercises (Paperback)

I own and use this book so often in my Art Therapy groups that this book is flooded with Post It notes. I do adapt most of the activity suggestions to make them fit each client population. The book is flexible and could be applied to youth, teen, or adult/senior populations. It is written and indexed in an easy-to-read manner based on the mode of therapy practiced. The suggestions themselves are general enough however do conveniently elaborate with bullet-marked suggestions for different ways to try out the various activities. So if you think you've worked with clay, perhaps you have not written an acoustic poem about it and then created an environment for the sculpture, etc. Several variations and ideas were new and fresh. Great book for the novice or for the seasoned professional who needs some help getting new ideas sparked up and fueled; a quick, easy (and relatively inexpensive) A.T. reference.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's worth enough to read, June 26, 2000

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Adisorn Juntrasook - See all my reviews

This review is from: Art Therapy for Groups: A Handbook of Themes, Games and Exercises (Paperback)

I'm Thai student of MA program in counseling psychology. I'm also a prationer of creative arts therapy. I found that this book is quite useful for the beginner of art therapy. This book offers many activities, exercises and games which you could adapt it in your own work. So I recommend you to have this book as your material.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars In between, March 1, 2000

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Laura Seftel - See all my reviews

This review is from: Art Therapy for Groups: A Handbook of Themes, Games and Exercises (Paperback)

Unlike the first 2 reviews of this book, my opinion falls somewhere in between. While this is not the most comprehensive or profound book on art therapy, it is a practical guide for practitioners who need lots of ideas for group activities. How well they work depends on the skills and insight of the group leader, as well as the readiness of the group participants. One of my art therapy students bought this book recently and found it quite useful. For the more advanced practitioner, it might feel a bit too much like a recipe book. I recommend it as one tool in your art therapy toolbox.