Overview

Demonstrating the benefits of creative expression for patients living with acute or chronic illness, this volume provides a complete, practical introduction to medical art therapy. It presents evidence-based strategies for helping people of all ages--from young children to older adults--cope with physical and cognitive symptoms, reduce stress, and improve their quality of life. The book includes detailed case material and 110 illustrations. It describes ways to work with individuals and groups with specific health conditions and challenges, as well as their family members. Contributors are experienced art therapists who combine essential knowledge with in-depth clinical guidance.

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Author:   Cathy A. Malchiodi (Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, United States) ,  Margaret Carpenter Arnett ,  Anya Beebe ,  Susana Catarino
Publisher:   Guilford Publications
Imprint:   Guilford Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.886kg
ISBN:  

9781462507160

ISBN 10:   1462507166
Pages:   388
Publication Date:   14 March 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction to Art Therapy in Health Care Settings, Cathy A. Malchiodi I. Art Therapy with Child and Adolescent Patients 1. Adaptive Art Therapy with Children Who Have Physical Challenges and Chronic Medical Issues, Pamela Ullmann 2. Understanding Children’s Drawings in Medical Settings, Margaret Carpenter Arnett and Cathy A. Malchiodi 3. Art Therapy and Child Life: An Integrated Approach to Psychosocial Care with Pediatric Oncology Patients, Cathy A. Malchiodi and Ellen Goldring 4. Art Therapy with Children and Adolescents Who Have Epilepsy, Janice Havlena and Carl E. Stafstrom 5. Art Therapy with Children Who Have Asthma, Anya Beebe 6. Expressive Arts with Grieving Children, Rebekah Near 7. Digital Art Therapy with Hospitalized Children, Cathy A. Malchiodi and Emily R. Johnson II. Art Therapy with Adult Patients 8. Art Therapy as a Form of Visual Narrative in Oncology Care, Jill V. McNutt 9. Using Imagery to Address Physical and Psychological Trauma, Ephrat Huss and Orly Sarid 10. Expressive Arts and Breast Cancer: Restoring Femininity, Fiona Chang 11. Healing across Cultures: Arts in Health Care with American Indian and Alaska Native Cancer Survivors, Elizabeth Warson 12. In Body and Soul: Art Therapy with Socially Excluded People Living with HIV and AIDS, Marta Tagarro and Susana Catarino 13. Art Therapy with HIV-Positive/AIDS Patients, Luis Formaiano 14. Art Therapy and Hemodialysis: Coping Creatively with Kidney Failure, Rachel C. Schreibman 15. Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy with People Who Have Chronic Illnesses, Laury Rappaport 16. Art Therapy and Medical Rehabilitation with Adults, Marcia Weisbrot 17. Art Therapy, Creative Apperception, and Rehabilitation from Traumatic Brain Injury, Margaret M. McGuinness and Kathy J. Schnur 18. Art Therapy with Patients Who Have Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment, Angel C. Duncan III. Art Therapy with Groups and Families 19. An Open Art Studio Model, Jill V. McNutt 20. Young Adult Bereavement Art Group, Hannah K. Hunter, Donald Lewis, and Catherine Donovan 21. Bringing the Family into Medical Art Therapy, Elizabeth Sanders Martin 22. Beyond the Patient: Art and Creativity for Staff, Management, Executives, and Organizational Change, Deborah Koff-Chapin IV. Professional Issues in Art Therapy and Health Care 23. Patient Art Exhibitions in Health Care Settings, Emily R. Johnson 24. Art Therapy Interventions with Clinical Supervision Groups in a Pediatric Health Care Setting, Shari L. Racut 25. Physiological Measures in Evidence-Based Art Therapy Research, Elizabeth Warson and John Lorance Appendix: Ethical Standards Cultural Considerations for Art Therapy in Health Care Settings Art Materials and Medical Settings: Safety and Infection Control Resources

Reviews

From practical tips for setting up an open studio to guidance on interpreting clients' art, this is a great reference for both new and experienced art therapists. Up-to-date, useful information is provided on working with clients with a wide array of medical diagnoses. The inclusion of cutting-edge outcomes research is a treasure-exactly what art therapists need to advocate for their work! This book will be a welcome resource for art therapy training programs. - Tracy Councill, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA Malchiodi and her expert contributors tackle both complex and everyday issues involved in working with pediatric and adult patients, their families, and members of the health care team. The book's comprehensive coverage of art therapy in today's health care environment includes fresh, up-to-the-minute topics such as digital art therapy with hospitalized children. Practical case examples and scenarios bring each chapter to life. Truly a gem of a book. - Judy Rollins, Pediatric Nursing An outstanding, comprehensive resource. Chapters cover a broad range of health issues in pediatric and adult populations, detailing ways to implement art therapy approaches and addressing professional issues for art therapists in medical settings. Research evidence provided in the book supports the idea that art therapy can be a powerful antidote for the many emotional challenges associated with medical problems. - Robin L. Gabriels, Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado Denver, USA

From practical tips for setting up an open studio to guidance on interpreting clients' art, this is a great reference for both new and experienced art therapists. Up-to-date, useful information is provided on working with clients with a wide array of medical diagnoses. The inclusion of cutting-edge outcomes research is a treasure--exactly what art therapists need to advocate for their work! This book will be a welcome resource for art therapy training programs. --Tracy Councill, MA, ATR-BC, Program Director, Tracy's Kids Art Therapy, Lombardi Cancer Center, Georgetown University Hospital<br><br> Malchiodi and her expert contributors tackle both complex and everyday issues involved in working with pediatric and adult patients, their families, and members of the health care team. The book's comprehensive coverage of art therapy in today's health care environment includes fresh, up-to-the-minute topics such as digital art therapy with hospitalized children. Practical case examples and scenarios bring each chapter to life. Truly a gem of a book. --Judy Rollins, PhD, RN, Georgetown University School of Medicine; Editor, Pediatric Nursing<br>

Author Information

Cathy A. Malchiodi, PhD, ATR-BC, LPCC, LPAT, REAT, is a psychologist and expressive arts therapist specializing in trauma recovery. Since the 1990s, Dr. Malchiodi has worked with traumatized children, adolescents, adults, and families, expanding the range of understanding of nonverbal, sensory-based concepts and methods. Founder and executive director of the Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, Dr. Malchiodi has given over 700 invited keynotes, lectures, and workshops around the world, and has assisted more than 500 organizations and institutions in developing trauma-informed, expressive arts, and disaster relief programming. Her books include Trauma and Expressive Arts Therapy, Understanding Children’s Drawings, and Creative Interventions with Traumatized Children, Second Edition. Dr. Malchiodi is a contributing writer forPsychology Today, an active visual artist, and an aspiring musician.

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