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Margaret R Hunter - Reflections of Body Image in Art Therapy: Exploring Self Through Metaphor and Multi-Media - 9781849058926 - V9781849058926
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Reflections of Body Image in Art Therapy: Exploring Self Through Metaphor and Multi-Media

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Description for Reflections of Body Image in Art Therapy: Exploring Self Through Metaphor and Multi-Media Paperback. The art-based activities in this book use a range of media to engage with common body image concerns and encourage self acceptance. It will be valuable to professionals working with girls and women struggling with eating disorders. All the exercises, and their benefits, are fully explained with illustrative case studies and sample artworks. Num Pages: 208 pages, 30 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: MMZD; MQTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 161 x 13. Weight in Grams: 346.

Recognizing that problems with body image are often the lead cause of eating disorders, therapists are increasingly looking for innovative and effective ways to address these issues with clients.

This book is packed with simple, inexpensive art-based activities that use a range of media to engage with common body image concerns openly and creatively. The activities employ basic principles from Behavioral Therapy including mindfulness and emotion regulation and use common and familiar objects to create a reassuring environment. Discussion and evaluation are encouraged throughout to enhance awareness and appreciation of self. All the exercises, and their objectives, are thoroughly ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849058926
SKU
V9781849058926
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50

About Margaret R Hunter
Margaret R. Hunter is an Art Therapist, as well as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She provides psychological counseling services at California State University, working extensively with body image concerns among the student population. Margaret is the co-founder of Meghan's Place Eating Disorder Center in California's central valley region, and provides individual, group and family therapy there. She runs ... Read more

Reviews for Reflections of Body Image in Art Therapy: Exploring Self Through Metaphor and Multi-Media
“Margaret Hunter provides a navigational chart with which to address the often stormy waters on the voyage to body satisfaction. The exercises will appeal to therapists, teachers, school counsellors and women; they can be used to structure therapy or educational groups. However they are used, the contents of the book promise an engaging and rewarding journey to self.”
Lisa ... Read more

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