Includes bibliographical references (pages 101-102) and index.
Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Part I. Getting to know you -- 1. Beginning a relationship using art -- 2. The path to the issue-working toward a plan -- 3. Getting to know the reluctant client -- 4. Welcome to the living room -- Part II. Deepening the relationship -- 5. Moving into deeper work -- 6. Exploring and containing sadness -- 7. Visualizing and expressing anger -- 8. Embracing all images -- 9. Thoughts on trauma -- 10. Moving toward healing -- Part II. Moving toward good-bye -- 11. Termination issues -- 12. Validating the work that was done --13. Anticipating the future -- Epilogue -- References.
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Newly qualified art therapists often feel daunted by the challenge of actually being face-to-face with a client and are unsure how to progress after the first image has been created. In this honest and encouraging book, Deborah Schroder explains how art can provide openings into therapeutic relationships and create a safe space for exploring issues and concerns. Drawing on her own development as an art therapist and her extensive experience of supervising new therapists and students, Schroder provides practical advice on encouraging nervous or reluctant clients, or those unfamiliar with art th.