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Arthur Robbins' comprehensive book develops the approach described in his earlier work and makes it accessible to students as well as to practising art therapists. The importance of the creative process, the development of the art therapist's personal resources, issues of personal identity and the synthesis technique requisite to professional practice are among the subjects covered in the book, which is based on object relations theory intertwined with other models of treatment. The author emphasizes transference and countertransference and introduces diagnosis as a means of offering indications for possible treatment rather than as a tool for categorization. His aim is to attempt to preserve the spirit and soul of the artist while applying modern day psychodynamic concepts to treatment practice.

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Numerous and helpful illustrations integrate well with descriptions of creative sessions. Case studies at the end of the book are enlightening... the strength of this book is the author's basic premise that creativity improves psychological health; Robbins offers a variety of means by which to incorporate creativity into the therapeutic process. A Multi-Modal Approach to Creative Art Therapy accomplishes its stated goal: it is indeed a text that is not limited to one model, and just as art therapists must adapt techniques to the needs of each client and situation, readers can choose whatever model best suits their approach. -- American Journal of Art Therapy

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Arthur Robbins EdD is Professor of Art Therapy, Pratt Institute, and Director of the Institute of Expressive Analysis. He has published five books and many articles in a number of professional journals, and has served as a key note speaker and workshop leader in conferences throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

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