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Multicultural Family Art Therapy provides a unique and interesting overview of the basics of practice with families across cultures. This volume encourages students and professionals to consider culturally-relevant art therapy approaches from a wide variety of traditional and contemporary perspectives. It is a timely and important resource for all therapists who work with families and couples regardless of their theoretical orientation and is a welcome addition to existing literature on family art therapy. --Cathy A. Malchiodi, PhD, LPAT, LPCC, ATR-BC, REAT, Executive Director, Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute This is a groundbreaking text and practitioner s guide to family art therapy through a global ethno-cultural lens. Each chapter reflects extensive documentation and personal experience from seasoned family art therapists within their own cultural perspectives. The writings include crucial components such as societal shifts, economic changes, cultural uniqueness, and the changing configuration of families. A must-read for any art therapist engaged in family work and interested in the construct in other cultures. --Abby Calisch, PsyD, LPC, ATR-BC, Director of Clinical Services, The Up Center-Child and Family Services of Eastern Virginia Christine Kerr has done a wonderful job gathering different voices from throughout the field. This fascinating book is a much needed addition to both family art therapy and enthnocultural studies. Annette Coulter's entry is one of the finest essays on Family Art Therapy in its thoroughness and clarity. I look forward to incorporating this book in my teaching and my clinical practice. -- Valorie M. Adrio, LMFT, ATR-BC, Lecturer, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Adjunct Faculty, St. Louis University

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Christine Kerr, PhD, ATR-BC, LCAT, has been the Director of Clinical Art Therapy Programs at Long Island University, Post for the past 15 years and a professor for over 25 years. She maintains an active private practice, focused on family and couples therapy.

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