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Breaking The Silence: Art Therapy With Children From Violent Homes
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Children Of Violence Need To Be Heard. Unable Or Unwilling To Verbalize Their Suffering, Abused Children Are Often Immobilized By Fear, Rage, Guilt, And Pain. In The Second Edition Of Breaking The Silence: Art Therapy With Children From Violent Homes , Cathy Malchiodi Demonstrates The Unique Power Of Art Therapy As A Tool For Intervening With Children From Violent Backgrounds. In This New Edition, She Describes The Intervention Process From Intake To Termination, Noting The Complex Issues Involved At Various Levels Of Evaluation And Interpretation. Bringing Her Years Of Experience In Working At Battered Women'S Shelters To Bear On The Subject, Ms. Malchiodi Brings The Language Of Art Therapy To Lifea Language Of Art That Gives Children A Voice And Those Who Work With Them, A Way Of Listening. The Emphasis Here Is On The Shortterm Setting Where Time Is At A Premium And Circumstances Are Unpredictable. It Is Within This Setting That Mental Health Practitioners Often Experience Frustration And A Sense Of Helplessness In Their Work With The Youngest Victims Of Abusive Families. Since The First Edition Of This Book Was Published, Research Has Led To Some New Ideas Related To Sexual Abuse. The Author Analyzes Several Issues Concerning The Treatment Of Sexually Abused Children And Art Expressions Of Sexually Abused Children. In Addition, Ms. Malchiodi Launches A Discussion About The Ethical Issues In The Use Of Children'S Art As A Whole. Featured Throughout The Book Are 95 Drawings By Abused Children. These Drawings Are At Once Poignant And Hopeful, Clearly Representing The Extraordinary Suffering That Abused Children Experience At, At The Same Time, Showing That They Can Be Reached. Because The Practice Of Art Therapy Methods Has Been Integrated Into Many Disciplines, The Final Chapter Covers Development Of Art Therapy Programs For Children. The Author Shares Information On Art Supplied, Space, And Storage Ideas. For Art Therapists, Social Workers, And Other Practitioners Who Work With Children In Crisis, This Book Presents A Practical Methodology For Intervention That Fosters The Compassion And Insight Necessary To Reveal What Words Cannot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What age group is 'Breaking the Silence: Art Therapy with Children from Violent Homes' suitable for? A: This book is primarily aimed at mental health practitioners, art therapists, and social workers who work with children, particularly those from violent or abusive backgrounds. It offers insights applicable to various age groups, particularly young children.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers art therapy methods, the intervention process, ethical issues in using children's art, and new ideas related to treating sexually abused children. It also includes practical methodologies for intervention.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book features 95 drawings created by abused children, which help to illustrate their experiences and the impact of art therapy.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover format and consists of 208 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginner art therapists? A: Yes, the book provides a practical methodology for intervention, making it useful for both beginner and experienced art therapists working with children in crisis.
- Q: What makes this edition different from the first edition? A: The second edition includes updated research, new ideas related to sexual abuse, and a discussion on ethical issues in using children's art, enhancing the content from the first edition.
- Q: When was 'Breaking the Silence' published? A: The book was published on November 12, 1997.
- Q: What is the author's background? A: Cathy A. Malchiodi is an experienced art therapist with years of experience working with children in traumatic situations, including those in battered women's shelters.
- Q: Can this book help parents or guardians of abused children? A: While the book is aimed at professionals, parents and guardians may find valuable insights into the impact of violence on children and the role of art therapy.
- Q: Is there a focus on short-term therapy in the book? A: Yes, the book emphasizes short-term settings where time is limited, addressing the unique challenges faced by practitioners in these circumstances.