Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents

A Four-Phase Model

By Carmen Richardson | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents is the book so many expressive arts and trauma therapists have been waiting for. Not only does it lay out an organized, thorough framework for applying varied expressive arts modalities, it provides clear directions for the application of these modalities at different phases of treatment. Both beginning and experienced clinicians and students will appreciate the thoughtful analyses of ways for introducing expressive arts to clients, engaging clients with their art, being present to the art that is created, and working within a particular session structure that guides the treatment process. Readers will also receive more specific learning regarding the process of using body-focused and sensory-based language and skills in the process of trauma treatment over time. They’ll pick up more than 60 priceless expressive-arts assessment and treatment interventions that are sure to serve them well for years to come. The appendices features these interventions as photocopiable handouts that will guide the therapist working with youth through each phase of treatment.

Editions of Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents

EBook
ISBN 9781317814931
PDF
ISBN 9781317814948

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Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents is the book so many expressive arts and trauma therapists have been waiting for. Not only does it lay out an organized, thorough framework for applying varied expressive arts modalities, it provides clear directions for the application of these modalities at different phases of treatment. Both beginning and experienced clinicians and students will appreciate the thoughtful analyses of ways for introducing expressive arts to clients, engaging clients with their art, being present to the art that is created, and working within a particular session structure that guides the treatment process. Readers will also receive more specific learning regarding the process of using body-focused and sensory-based language and skills in the process of trauma treatment over time. They’ll pick up more than 60 priceless expressive-arts assessment and treatment interventions that are sure to serve them well for years to come. The appendices features these interventions as photocopiable handouts that will guide the therapist working with youth through each phase of treatment.

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What is Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents about?

Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents is the book so many expressive arts and trauma therapists have been waiting for. Not only does it lay out an organized, thorough framework for applying varied expressive arts modalities, it provides clear directions for the application of these modalities at different phases of treatment. Both beginning and experienced clinicians and students will appreciate the thoughtful analyses of ways for introducing expressive arts to clients, engaging clients with their art, being present to the art that is created, and working within a particular session structure that guides the treatment process. Readers will also receive more specific learning regarding the process of using body-focused and sensory-based language and skills in the process of trauma treatment over time. They’ll pick up more than 60 priceless expressive-arts assessment and treatment interventions that are sure to serve them well for years to come. The appendices features these interventions as photocopiable handouts that will guide the therapist working with youth through each phase of treatment.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents?

Medicine and Nursing > Nursing and ancillary services > Occupational therapy > Creative therapy / Expressive therapies

Where can I read a sample of Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317814931

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents?

Carmen Richardson

Who is the Publisher of the book Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317814931) and pdf(ISBN 9781317814948)