Introducing the concept of cultural humility, this guide offers a new perspective to the field of art therapy practice and theory. It explores cultural humility in art therapy research and assessment, clinical and community-based practice, social justice, self-care and pedagogy.

The notion of cultural humility addresses the power differential and encourages individuals and institutions to examine privilege within social constructs. It emphasizes self-reflection and the ability of knowing one's self in order to allow the art therapist to appropriately interact with their client, whilst being mindful of their own bias, assumptions and beliefs. Each chapter ends with a reflective exercise.

Offering practical guidance to this increasingly recognised concept, Cultural Humility in Art Therapy is essential to those wanting to move toward an unbiased social justice.

Explains cultural humility and gives practical guidance on how to apply it to art therapy

About the Author
Dr Louvenia C. Jackson, MFT, ATR-BC, PhD, is Assistant Professor at Loyola Marymount University, Marital and Family Therapy Department and a member on the board of directors for the American Art Therapy Association. She implements cultural humility in coursework and has presented several times on cultural humility in art therapy, including the 2017 AATA conference.

Reviews
This is a useful and encouraging book which points the way forward in a field often fraught with conflict. The concept of cultural humility complements much existing work in diversity and inclusion, and gathers it together to suggest an integrated art therapy practice. -- Dr Marian Liebmann OBE, art therapist, lecturer and workshop leader, and author of many art therapy books
Cultural competence is conceptualized as a way of doing. Cultural humility is conceptualized as a way of being. This book offers insight into new paradigms in thinking. Acquiring cultural competence and engaging diverse clients with cultural humility ensures that their identities will be respected within the practice of art therapy. -- Stella A. Stepney, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
As a proponent of cultural competence, I applaud Dr. Jackson's paradigm, which shifts the discourse from proficiency to humility. The transformative reflective perspectives and art experientials enhance art therapists' appreciation of the attributes of cultural humility. Required reading for anyone committing to lifelong self-reflection, equitable patient-practitioner interactions, and social action. -- Cheryl Doby-Copeland, PhD, ATR-BC, LPC, LMFT, HLM, Clinical Program Coordinator, Parent Infant Early Childhood Enhancement program, Adjunct Faculty member GW Art Therapy program
Louvenia Jackson's Cultural Humility in Art Therapy proposes Cultural Humility as a way of being that positions, develops and integrates art therapy professionals as spiritual, political, and creative beings. At its best this book offers up practical pathways through this complex world of authentic engagement with diverse clients in this age of social justice. Vital for BAME practitioners, useful for all. -- Jean Campbell, Art Therapist



Book Information
ISBN 9781785926433
Author Louvenia Jackson
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Weight(grams) 320g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 150mm * 14mm