Books Details
Author : Mimi Farrelly-Hansen Pages : 269 pages Publisher : Jessica Kingsley
Publishers Language : ISBN-10 : 1853029521 ISBN-13 : 9781853029523
Books Descriptions
Reflecting the increasing recognition of the importance of the spiritual in
healing, Spirituality and Art Therapy is an exciting exploration of the different
ways in which the spiritual forms an essential, life-enhancing component of a
well-rounded therapeutic approach. The contributors are leading art therapists
who write from diverse perspectives, including Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and
shamanic. They explain how their own spiritual and creative influences interact,
finding expression in the use of art as a healing agent with specific populations,
such as bereaved children, emotionally disturbed adolescents, and the homeless.
The relationships between spirituality and visual art, art therapy and
transpersonal psychology are examined. Story and image are interwoven in the
spiritual journeys of therapists and clients, and suggested creative exercises
make this an accessible, practical resource for those who desire to understand
and execute an holistic method of therapy. Arguing
