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Inspired by the experience of art therapists who have pioneered work with people with cancer and including those who have experienced this devastating illness at first hand, this book acknowledges the outstanding work of the Corinne Burton Trust which has supported the development of art therapy services in hospices and clinics throughout the United Kingdom. Narratives, case studies, new theoretical insights, and the inclusion of writing from Italy, France and the United States of America contribute to the strength and originality of the book. Therapeutic work is placed in its institutional context, demonstrating the importance for the art therapy service of being understood, supported and valued at managerial level – and how the lack of this can impact adversely on patient care. Moreover, many of the contributions have a sociological and anthropological nature, which gives the book a unique and challenging dimension. Art Therapy and Cancer Care is key reading for art therapists, artists in health care and other health or social care professionals who are looking for approaches that will improve the quality of living for cancer patients, yet not shy away from the process of dying. The contributors Jacqui Balloqui, Maureen Bocking, Timothy Duesbury, Ken Evans, Cinzia Favara-Scacco, Barry Falk, Elizabeth Goll Lerner, David Hardy, Kathryn Horn Coneway, Paola Luzzatto, Caryl Sibbett, Elizabeth Stone Matho, Michele Wood, Diane Waller.

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Author:   Diane Waller ,  Caryl Sibbett
Publisher:   Open University Press
Imprint:   Open University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.473kg
ISBN:  

9780335216208

ISBN 10:   033521620
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   16 July 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Foreward by Sir Michael Burton List of ContributorsIntroduction On Death and Dying Betwixt and Between: Crossing Thresholds Body Image and the Construction of Identity The Body and Embodiment: The senses in relation to the Cancer journey and the role of art therapy Shoreline: The reality of working in cancer and palliative care A woman with Breast Cancer in Art Therapy Perseus’ Shield The Efficacy of a Single Session Connexions between creativity, individuation and the healing process: A case study with an adolescent cancer patient The Healing Journey: A ten week group focusing on long t erm healing processes Musing With Death Group Art Therapy in an Oncology Department of a large general hospital Creating through loss: How art therapists sustain their practice in palliative care Art therapy in the Hospice: rewards and frustrations A Don’t know story: Art therapy in an NHS Medical Oncology department Art Therapist’s experience of Cancer

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Diane Waller is Professor of Art Psychotherapy and Director of Programmes in Group and Intercultural Therapy at Goldsmiths College, University of London Caryl Sibbett is Lecturer in the Graduate School of Education, Queen’s University, Belfast, where she is Director of the MSc Art Therapy course.

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