Approaches to Art Therapy: Theory and Technique

Judith Aron Rubin

Taylor & Francis, 2001 - Psychology - 364 pages

The second edition of the highly successful 1987 book brings together the varied theoretical approaches to art therapy, and provides a variety of solutions to the challenge of translating theory to technique. In each chapter, the esteemed contributors, experts in the approach of the particular chapter, provide a definition of and orientation to the specific theory or area of emphasis, showing its relevance to art therapy. Clinical examples and nearly 100 illustrations are employed as the authors present the creative and effective treatment of patients.

In addition to the strength of the theoretical overview, this new edition offers many new chapters including those on cognitive-behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy. The text is divided into five sections: psychodynamic approaches; humanistic approaches; psycho-educational approaches; systemic approaches; and integrative approaches. Commentaries by well known art therapists follow each section of the book. Art therapists at all levels, as well as any mental health professional utilizing art in their clinical work, will find this new edition of value and interest.

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Review: Approaches to Art Therapy: Theory and Technique

User Review  - Jamie Rogers - Goodreads

Covered most of the chapters. Informative.

Review: Approaches to Art Therapy: Theory and Technique

User Review  - Allison Berry - Goodreads

I am exploring this book further than the last time I read it. It is very informative as far as the different areas that one could explore in this field.

About the author

Judith Aron Rubin, PhD, ATR-BC, is a licensed psychologist and faculty member of the University of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. She is a former president of the American Art Therapy Association, the author of five books, and the creator of five teaching films. She consults, lectures, and gives workshops across the country as well as abroad, and is preparing a series of art therapy teaching tapes for students and professionals.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Approaches to Art Therapy: Theory and Technique
• Editor: Judith Aron Rubin
• Edition: 2, illustrated, revised
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis, 2001
• ISBN: 1583910700, 9781583910702
• Length: 364 pages
• Subjects: Art / General; Psychology / Psychopathology / Compulsive Behavior; Psychology / Psychotherapy / Counseling; Psychology / Psychotherapy / General