Art Therapy with Military Populations: History, Innovation, and Applications
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (521 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073FN8FXC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 116 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The historical dimension of the development of art therapy, alongside the narratives about the conflicts in which the military personnel served, add substance to the case presentations. Through the lens of history and grounded in theory, it is an original contribution to the literature in addressing the unique needs of veterans."Donna Betts, PhD, ATR-BC, President, the American Art Therapy Association; Associate Professor and Research Director, George Washington University Art Therapy; award-winning author and researcher "In this groundbreaking book focusing on art therapy with military populations, Paula Howie and selected author
She teaches at the graduate art therapy programs of the School of the Visual Arts in New York and Florida State University. . Howie was president of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) from 2005-2007 and remains an active member. Paula Howie, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, LCPAT, HLM, directed the Art Therapy Service at Walter Reed Army Medical Center from 1979 to 2002. She has a private practice in Washington, DC, where she focuses on the treatm
Art Therapy with Military Populations provides an in-depth overview of both the theoretical and historical bases of art therapy with these groups while also chronicling the latest trends in treatment and the continued expansion of treatment settings. Edited by an art therapist with over 25 years’ experience working with the military and including chapters by a variety of seasoned and innovative clinicians, this comprehensive new volume provides professionals with cutting edge knowledge and interventions for working with military service members and their families. For decades, art therapy has proved to be a practical treatment for veterans and other military populations suffering from trauma. Available for download are employment resources for art therapists who would like to work in military settings, a bonus chapter, his