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Edited Malchiodi - Medical Art Therapy with Children - 9781853026775 - V9781853026775
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Medical Art Therapy with Children

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Description for Medical Art Therapy with Children Paperback. Drawing on case material from a variety of situations, the book describes research on medical art therapy with children, and practical approaches to using art activities with them. The writers examine art therapy with young patients suffering from burns, cancer, asthma, arthritis, eating disorders and HIV/AIDS. Editor(s): Malchiodi, Cathy A. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AGZ; MJW; MMZ; MQT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 342.

Medical Art Therapy with Children is a ground-breaking book, the first work to tackle this rapidly growing field. It will be an essential resource for professionals, psychologists, counsellors, play therapists and art therapists working with physically ill children on a day-to-day basis. Medical art therapy is defined as the use of drawings, art expression and imagery with individuals who are physically ill or disabled, or are undergoing aggressive medical treatment such as surgery or chemotherapy. Children in such situations may find it easier to express their emotions, and their fears, through art than through strictly verbal channels. Art making may ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781853026775
SKU
V9781853026775
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50

About Edited Malchiodi
Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, ATR-BC, LPCC, LPAT, REAT, is an art therapist and author of several books, including The Art Therapy Sourcebook and Handbook of Art Therapy (2nd ed.). She is the Founder and Director of the Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute.

Reviews for Medical Art Therapy with Children
'The author brings together the work of individuals in the expanding area of medical art therapy which has great potential in many areas of paediatric work...Art is not only therapeutic for the creator but also provides diagnostic information. It can provide rich information for health workers and has a healing capacity. The book consists of nine easy-to-read chapters, with specialist ... Read more

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