A classic in the field &amp; one which may have inspired many to become art therapists, this eminently readable volume is ideal for acquainting students with some of the fundamental ideas in the field. Subjects such as a sense of identity, feelings of emptiness, interpretation of reality, ambivalence, aggression, defenses, &amp; sublimation are discussed as Edith Kramer's eloquent words capture the interplay between child, artwork &amp; therapist, bringing to life the fast-moving events in an artroom peopled by emotionally disturbed children. Kramer has a deep knowledge of psychoanalysis, skill &amp; intuition as an artist &amp; the humane love of a born teacher. In one reviewer's opinion, her book's discussion of sublimination, art &amp; defense, aggression &amp; the role of the art therapist have not been surpassed by later volumes or other authors. Richly documented with case material &amp; abundantly illustrated, this book offers inspiration not only to fledgling clinicians, but to any one working with children who wishes to understand how &amp; why art can have such a profound effect. Edith Kramer is a practicing artist &amp; educator who has worked with disturbed, handicapped &amp; normal children in a variety of settings. She is currently adjunct professor of art therapy at NYU.

Art as therapy with children

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Edith Kramer

Psychology & Counseling

Schocken Books Inc.

Presents numerous case studies illustrating the art therapist's function as an auxiliary ego and as facilitator of the neutralization and sublimation processes

Childhood and Art Therapy: Notes on Theory and Application

Laurie Wilson

Exercise & Fitness

Schocken

Elinor Ulman founded The Bulletin of Art Therapy in 1961(now The American Journal of Art Therapy since 1970) when no other publication of its kind existed. She also published the first Book of collected essays on art therapy. Ulman is also credited with precisely writing the essay "Art Therapy: Problems of Definition." Edith Kramer adapted concepts from Freud's personality theory to develop her explanation of the art therapy process she used. Her "art as therapy" approach emphasizes the art making process and the central role the defense mechanism of sublimation plays in the experience Hanna Kwiatkowski made major contributions in the areas of family art therapy. She also brought together writing on her various experiences with psychiatric patients. She wrote a book on her experiences that became the foundation for working with families through art. She also coauthored a book that helped introduce the field of art therapy to the general public.

Art Therapy in the United States

Elinor Ulman

Hanna Yaxa Kwiatkoska

Art Therapy Publications

Book by Edith Kramer, Laurie Wilson

Magnolia Street Pub

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