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| art therapy books free download: Art as Therapy Tessa Dalley, 2008-02-21 Art as Therapy introduces the theory and practice of art therapy in a concise, accessible and informative way. Tessa Dalley's introduction gives an overview of basic issues, research and development. Subsequent chapters, written by specialists, are chosen to demonstrate the ways in which art therapy can be applied to different client groups, in a variety of clinical settings. These include children, adolescents suffering from anorexia nervosa, the mentally handicapped, the elderly and terminally ill, those in psychiatric hospitals and prison inmates. Illustrated case studies provide visual explanations for the art therapy processes and the final chapter discusses training for the profession. Art as Therapy has been welcomed by art therapists, social workers, psychologists, nurses and teachers. |
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| art therapy books free download: See what I'm Saying Myra F. Levick, 1998 Is your child in good emotional health? Myra Levick, Ph.D., says the answer can be seen in how and what your child draws. A recognized expert in the field of art therapy, Dr. Levick discusses what children communicate through their art and gives practical tools for assessing their intellectual and emotional development. |
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