{"product_id":"art-therapy-research-and-evidence-based-andrea-gilroy-9780761941149","title":"Art Therapy, Research and Evidence-Based Practice","description":"This book brings makes a major contribution to the field of art therapy by reviewing, in an accessible and informed manner, the issues around the development of research-informed practice. The author offers an overview of different traditions of inquiry that will be of value to practitioners as well as those actually involved in carrying out research′ - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn McLeod, Tayside Institute for Health Studies, University of Abertay Dundee \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e This impressive book is lively, inspiring and innovative. Andrea Gilroy′s energetic enthusiasm for her subject is infectious. She breathes life into the topics of research and EBP. This rich exploration combines a rigorous investigation of the existing literature with intelligent, original and practical suggestions. A thorough, informative approach that challenges existing thinking. This is a must for art therapists - at last a book that places art at the centre of our evidence in a convincingly argued, accessible and rewarding read′ -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Professor Joy Schaverien PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArt Therapy is under increasing pressure to become more \"evidence-based\". As a result, practitioners now need to get to grips with what constitutes \"evidence\", how to apply research in appropriate ways and also how to contribute to the body of evidence through their own research and other related activities. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten specifically for art therapy practitioners and students, \u003cb\u003eArt Therapy, Research \u0026amp; Evidence Based Practice\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\" traces the background to EBP\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\" critically reviews the existing art therapy research \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\" explains the research process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\" links research with the development of clinical guidelines, and \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\" describes the knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate efficacy. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on her own experience as a researcher, practitioner and lecturer, Andrea Gilroy looks at the implications of EBP for art therapy and examines common concerns about the threat it may pose to the future provision of art therapy within public services. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArt Therapy, Research Evidence-Based Practice\u003c\/b\u003e addresses issues which are critical to the future development and even the survival of art therapy. Combining insightful analysis with practical guidance and examples, this is an ideal resource for practitioners and for those in training. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAndrea Gilroy is Programme Area Director for Arts Psychotherapies at Goldsmiths College, London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrea Gilroy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0761941142\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780761941149\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sage Publications Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/21\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.48h x 6.80w x 0.43d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2007 pg. 91\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrea Gilroy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43925928247551,"sku":"9780761941149","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_ec0e4c61-680b-4da1-b3b4-6af6963c7290.jpg?v=1681080184","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/art-therapy-research-and-evidence-based-andrea-gilroy-9780761941149","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}