This comprehensive book brings together the voices of international art therapists with diverse backgrounds and experiences and asks them to consider the role of postmodernism in their understanding of art therapy. These practitioners share a common postmodern belief that art is a unique way of expressing and mediating the human condition and that art therapy should not be a diagnostic tool but a collaborative healing process between the therapist and the client. Drawing on psychotherapy, aesthetics and philosophy, the contributors present current practice, research and case studies and show the many directions and possibilities of postmodern art therapy.

This book is an important addition to art therapy theory and will be a crucial text for all art therapy students, academics, researchers and practitioners.

Looking at art therapy as a collaborative healing process between the therapist and the client

About the Author
Helene Burt is Executive Director of the Toronto Art Therapy Institute. She earned her Doctorate of Arts in Art Therapy from New York University in 1999. She has worked as an art therapist and family therapist for over 25 years in Calgary, New York City and Toronto. She is the editor of the Canadian Art Therapy Journal and the Past President of the Canadian Art Therapy Association.

Reviews
This book takes us into a new era, contextualising current practice and research, at the beginning of the 21st century... [This is] a vividly illustrated and culturally relevant book which is a vibrant celebration of the art in art therapy. It will make a welcome contribution to the literature in this expanding field. -- From the foreword by Prof. Joy Schaverien Ph.D., Jungian Analyst and Art Psychotherapist, UK



Book Information
ISBN 9781849052535
Author Janis Timm-Bottos
Format Paperback
Page Count 392
Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Weight(grams) 856g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 173mm * 25mm