Art Therapy and Health Care by Malchiodi, Cathy A.

Art Therapy and Health Care (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781462507160)

Vendor: Cathy A. Malchiodi
Product type: Books
Format: Hardcover
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Art Therapy and Health Care by Malchiodi, Cathy A.

Art Therapy and Health Care

$55.00
Art Therapy and Health Care by Malchiodi, Cathy A.

Art Therapy and Health Care

$55.00
Format: Hardcover
Description
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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.

Author: Cathy A. Malchiodi
ISBN-10: 1462507166
ISBN-13: 9781462507160
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Language: English
Published: 10/11/2012
Pages: 388
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.30w x 1.10d
By Cathy A. Malchiodi
By Cathy A. Malchiodi
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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 for Psychology Today, an active visual artist, and an aspiring musician.

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