Art Therapy in Palliative Care
The Creative Response
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Mental Health
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781317725237 | |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | November 17, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781317725237 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | November 17, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the practice and results of art therapy in palliative care. It includes first-hand accounts from both therapists and clients in a variety of palliative care settings including:-
* hospices and hospitals
* patients own homes
* prisons (AIDS patients)
* adolescent griefwork groups
These case studies include examples of client art work and illustrate clearly how art therapy can allow patients to regain feelings of control over their lives.
This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the practice and results of art therapy in palliative care. It includes first-hand accounts from both therapists and clients in a variety of palliative care settings including:-
* hospices and hospitals
* patients own homes
* prisons (AIDS patients)
* adolescent griefwork groups
These case studies include examples of client art work and illustrate clearly how art therapy can allow patients to regain feelings of control over their lives.
