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Art Therapy with Young Survivors of Sexual Abuse: Lost for Words
Contributor(s): Murphy, Jenny (Author), Murphy, Jenny (Editor)
ISBN: 0415205719     ISBN-13: 9780415205719
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $42.70  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: December 2000
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Annotation: Dealing with the aftermath of childhood sexual abuse remains one of the major issues in child and adolescent mental health. Yet, until now, little has been written for art therapists and related professionals involved in this sensitive field. Art Therapy with Young Survivors of Sexual Abuse is a guide to practice with this group. Containing a range of illustrative case material from both individual and group therapy, the book addresses the important issues faced by professionals, including: Assessment using art therapy; Male therapist countertransference; The therapist's relationship with the client's family and wider networks; Using other art materials such as sand and water; The value of art therapy with groups.
"Art Therapy with Young Survivors of Sexual Abuse" will provide not only art therapists, but other professionals working with sexually abused children and adolescents, with a stimulating discussion of the current issues in this area.
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BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent
- Medical | Pediatrics
- Psychology | Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior
Dewey: 618.928
LCCN: 00042498
Lexile Measure: 1360
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6.26" W x 9.38" (0.86 lbs) 220 pages
 
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Dealing with the aftermath of childhood sexual abuse remains one of the major issues in child and adolescent mental health. Yet, until now, little has been written for art therapists and related professionals involved in this sensitive field. Art Therapy with Young Survivors of Sexual Abuse is a guide to practice with this group. Containing a range of illustrative case material from both individual and group therapy, the book addresses the important issues faced by professionals, including:
* male therapist countertransference
* the therapist's relationship with the client's family and wider networks
* assessment using art therapy
* the value of art therapy with groups.
Art Therapy with Young Survivors of Sexual Abuse will provide not only art therapists, but other professionals working with sexually abused children and adolescents, with a stimulating discussion of the current issues in this area.