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Art, Psychotherapy and Psychosis
Contributor(s): Killick, Katherine (Editor), Schaverien, Joy (Editor)
ISBN: 0415138418     ISBN-13: 9780415138413
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $142.50  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: March 1997
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Annotation: "Art, Psychotherapy and Psychosis" defines the unique role of art therapy in the treatment of psychosis. Using clinical material and examples of clients' work, experienced practitioners describe working with patients in a variety of settings. Writing from different theoretical standpoints, they reflect the current diversity within the profession and its origins in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, Jungian psychology and psychiatry.
The volume explores issues involved in working with psychosis, examining the problem of symbolization, the nature and meaning of art made by psychotic patients and the relationship between words and pictures. The contributors also present art therapy's historical context, tracing its development in psychiatric and psychotherapeutic settings to its new position in the community.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Psychotherapy - General
- Art
- Psychology | Mental Health
Dewey: 616.891
LCCN: 97160705
Lexile Measure: 1310
Physical Information: 0.87" H x 6.36" W x 9.6" (1.59 lbs) 280 pages
 
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Art, Psychotherapy and Psychosis reveals the unique role of art therapy in the treatment of psychosis. Illustrating their contributions with clinical material and artwork created by clients, experienced practitioners describe their work in a variety of settings. Writing from different theoretical standpoints they reflect the current creative diversity within the profession and its links with psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, analytical psychology and psychiatry.
In part I specific issues involved in working with psychosis are explored. These include discussion of the therapeutic relationship, the process of symbolisation, the nature and meaning of art made by psychotic patients and the interplay between words and pictures. Part II recounts the history of art therapy and psychosis, tracing its origins in art, to its present-day role as a respected treatment in psychiatric, community and therapeutic settings.
Art, Psychotherapy and Psychosis extends the existing theory, develops analytical approaches in art psychotherapy and offers innovative perspectives for students and practitioners on the treatment of borderline states as well as psychosis.