Drawing from the works of disturbed children, the author discusses the therapeutic value of art in treating psychological problems

Art as Therapy With Children

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Kramer, Edith

Psychology & Counseling

Schocken

Art Therapy in a Children's Community: A Study of the Function of Art Therapy in the Treatment Program of Wiltwyck School for Boys

Medical Books

Medicine

Schocken Books

Art therapy in a children's community: A study of the function of art therapy in the treatment program of Wiltwyck School for Boys

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

Magnolia Street Pub

Art as Therapy: Planning and Setting Up Groups

Mental Health

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Edith Kramer is one of the pioneers in the field of art therapy, known and respected throughout the world. This collection of papers reflects her lifetime of work in this field, showing how her thoughts and practice have developed over the years. She considers a wide spectrum of issues, covering art, art therapy, society, ethology and clinical practice and placing art therapy in its social and historical context. Drawing on her very considerable personal experience as an art therapist, Kramer illustrates her conviction that art making is central to practice and cautions against making words primary and art secondary in art therapy.
Art as Therapy offers a rare insight into the personal development of one of the world's leading art therapists and the development of art therapy as a profession. It will make fascinating reading for anyone interested in art therapy.

Art as Therapy: Planning and Setting Up Groups (Arts Therapies)

Arts & Photography

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