Art Therapy in Museums and Galleries: Reframing Practice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781785924118)

This is the first book to explore and evaluate the potential of museum and gallery spaces and partnerships for art therapy.

Showcasing approaches by well-known art therapists, the edited collection contains descriptions of, and reflections on, art therapy in museums and galleries around the globe. Case studies encompass a broad range of client groups, including people with dementia, refugees and clients recovering from substance abuse, exploring the therapeutic skills required to work in these settings. The collection also establishes the context for art therapy in museums and galleries through reviewing key literature and engaging with the latest research, to consider wider perspectives on how these spaces inform therapeutic practice. Offering a comprehensive look at ways in which these locations enable novel and creative therapeutic work, this is an essential book for art therapists, arts and health practitioners and museum professionals.

Author: Ali Coles
ISBN-10: 1785924117
ISBN-13: 9781785924118
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English
Published: 02/21/2020
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d