Little Windows Into Art Therapy: Small Openings For Beginning Therapists (Paperback)

by Deborah Schroder (Author) "Do you remember the last time that you began a relationship?..." (more)
Key Phrases: reluctant client, art therapy, art therapist

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Product Description
Newly qualified art therapists often feel daunted by the challenge of being face-to-face with a client and are unsure how to progress after the first image has been created. Schroder explains how art can provide openings into therapeutic relationships and create a safe space for exploring issues and concerns. Drawing on her own development as an art therapist and her experience of supervising new therapists and students, the author provides practical advice on encouraging nervous or reluctant clients, or those unfamiliar with art therapy, to benefit from artmaking. She argues for a two-way sharing of art between therapist and client, exploring not only how specific techniques can be put into practice, but also how they benefit the therapeutic relationship. Providing guidance on moving into deeper work, exploring and containing particular emotions, and bringing the therapeutic relationship to a close, this book will be invaluable to new art therapists.

About the Author
Deborah Schroder teaches art therapy at Southwestern College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and has extensive experience of supervising recently-graduated therapists. She has explored the uses of art therapy in a wide variety of environments, including inpatient and day-treatment settings, a nursing home, a school, a community art centre and private practice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 106 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers; 1 edition (December 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843107783
• ISBN-13: 978-1843107781
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #285,973 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can I open the door now please?, January 25, 2008

By	Elli Tholouli - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Schroder writes in a professional and artistic way. She describes the art process in a very informative, educating as well as caring way both for the client as well as the therapist!As I was reading the book I wished it would not end and was eager for more and greater windows. Yet,in the end these windows become large and adequate to look ouside. Thank you.