Art Therapy Books

New and Published Books

1. Neuropsychology of Art

   Neurological, Cognitive and Evolutionary Perspectives

   By Dahlia W. Zaidel

   Series: Brain, Behaviour and Cognition

   The significance of art in human existence has long been a source of puzzlement, fascination, and mystery. In Neuropsychology of Art, Dahlia W. Zaidel explores the brain regions and neuronal systems that support artistic creativity, talent, and appreciation.Both the visual and musical arts are...

   Published June 19th 2013 by Psychology Press
2. Pictures at an Exhibition (Psychology Revivals)

   Selected Essays on Art and Art Therapy

   Edited by Andrea Gilroy, Tessa Dalley

   Series: Psychology Revivals

   Originally published in 1989 Pictures at an Exhibition brings together a rich collection of essays, representing the diversity of views and approaches among professionals towards art and psychoanalysis and art therapy. The editors, both of whom are practising art therapists and art therapy...

   Published June 5th 2013 by Routledge
3. Images of Art Therapy (Psychology Revivals)

   New Developments in Theory and Practice

   By Tessa Dalley, Caroline Case, Joy Schaverien, Felicity Weir, Diana Halliday, Patsy Nowell Hall, Diane Waller

   Series: Psychology Revivals

   Working through the process of image-making in a therapeutic relationship, the art therapist is able to explore feelings, fantasies, and myths in different setting with diverse client groups. Originally published in 1987 Images of Art Therapy is a collection of essays by experienced art therapists...

   Published June 5th 2013 by Routledge
4. The Practitioner’s Guide to Child Art Therapy

   Fostering Creativity and Relational Growth

   By Annette Shore

   Even in the face of challenging conditions, art therapy treatment offers meaningful opportunities for growth. It’s not always easy, though, to navigate the complex interplay of art processes, relational states, and developmental theories. For any clinician looking for guidance on the ins and outs...

   Published May 8th 2013 by Routledge
5. Three Voices of Art Therapy (Psychology Revivals)

   Image, client, therapist

   By Tessa Dalley, Gabrielle Rifkind, Kim Terry

   Series: Psychology Revivals

   The image, the client and the therapist are three essential aspects of the art therapy relationship; each has a separate ‘voice’. In this book, originally published in 1993, the three voices come alive as the client, Kim, and the therapist, Gabrielle, tell the story of his path from suicidal...

   Published May 1st 2013 by Routledge
6. Becoming a Profession (Psychology Revivals)

   The History of Art Therapy in Britain 1940-82

   By Diane Waller

   Series: Psychology Revivals

   Britain was the first country to recognise art therapy as a profession in the state health service. How did this come about? Can the British experience serve as a model for other countries? Originally published in 1991 Becoming a Profession is the first comprehensive history of art therapists in...

   Published May 1st 2013 by Routledge
7. Phototherapy and Therapeutic Photography in a Digital Age

   Edited by Del Loewenthal

   The digital age has brought about a world-wide evolution of phototherapy and therapeutic photography. This book provides both a foundation in phototherapy and therapeutic photography and describes the most recent developments. Phototherapy and Therapeutic Photography in a Digital Age is divided...

   Published February 3rd 2013 by Routledge
8. What We See and What We Say

   Using Images in Research, Therapy, Empowerment, and Social Change

   By Ephrat Huss

   Series: Routledge Monographs in Mental Health

   Image-based research methods, such as arts-based research, can fill the absence of the voice of impoverished, under-privileged populations. In What We See and What We Say, Ephrat Huss argues that images are deep and universally psycho-neurological constructs through which people process their...

   Published December 9th 2012 by Routledge
9. Using Storytelling to Support Children and Adults with Special Needs

   Transforming lives through telling tales

   Edited by Nicola Grove

   This innovative and wide-ranging book shows how storytelling can open new worlds for learners with or without special educational needs. With sections that outline both therapeutic and educational approaches, the leading practitioners who contribute to this practical resource draw on their...

   Published November 11th 2012 by Routledge
10. Art Therapy and Learning Disabilities

    "Don't guess my happiness"

    Edited by Stephanie Bull, Kevin O'Farrell

    In this book Stephanie Bull and Kevin O’Farrell bring together practising clinicians who provide an insight into using contemporary art therapy with people with learning disabilities. The authentic voice of people who have learning disabilities is central to the book, and case examples, snapshots...

    Published April 29th 2012 by Routledge