Art Therapy for Groups
A handbook of themes, games and exercises
By Marian Liebmann
Art therapy is now recognised as a valuable therapeutic system, alongside other therapies such as music and drama therapies. Its special feature is that when words fail, it provides one of the few possible avenues of communication and self-expression.
This book presents a collection of practical exercises, games, structures and techniques for use by therapists, teachers and other groupwork leaders. They range from games suitable for a wide range of clients, such as those intended to enhance self-perception, to those appropriate for particular groups, such as those with memory or attention problems. The author stresses, however, that many of the games and exercises go beyond the traditional realm of 'art therapy' and link Up with other creative therapies and forms of groupwork. At the beginning of the book there is some general discussion of the theory of groupwork and guidelines about selecting appropriate games and contra-indications. The bulk of the book, however, is strictly practical and will be welcomed by teachers, therapists and other leaders working in schools, hospitals, day centres or the wider community.
A handbook of themes, games and exercises
By Marian Liebmann
Art therapy is now recognised as a valuable therapeutic system, alongside other therapies such as music and drama therapies. Its special feature is that when words fail, it provides one of the few possible avenues of communication and self-expression.
This book presents a collection of practical exercises, games, structures and techniques for use by therapists, teachers and other groupwork leaders. They range from games suitable for a wide range of clients, such as those intended to enhance self-perception, to those appropriate for particular groups, such as those with memory or attention problems. The author stresses, however, that many of the games and exercises go beyond the traditional realm of 'art therapy' and link Up with other creative therapies and forms of groupwork. At the beginning of the book there is some general discussion of the theory of groupwork and guidelines about selecting appropriate games and contra-indications. The bulk of the book, however, is strictly practical and will be welcomed by teachers, therapists and other leaders working in schools, hospitals, day centres or the wider community.
A handbook of themes, games and exercises
By Marian Liebmann
Art therapy is now recognised as a valuable therapeutic system, alongside other therapies such as music and drama therapies. Its special feature is that when words fail, it provides one of the few possible avenues of communication and self-expression.
This book presents a collection of practical exercises, games, structures and techniques for use by therapists, teachers and other groupwork leaders. They range from games suitable for a wide range of clients, such as those intended to enhance self-perception, to those appropriate for particular groups, such as those with memory or attention problems. The author stresses, however, that many of the games and exercises go beyond the traditional realm of 'art therapy' and link Up with other creative therapies and forms of groupwork. At the beginning of the book there is some general discussion of the theory of groupwork and guidelines about selecting appropriate games and contra-indications. The bulk of the book, however, is strictly practical and will be welcomed by teachers, therapists and other leaders working in schools, hospitals, day centres or the wider community.
