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The Role Of Metaphor In Art Therapy: Theory, Method, And Experience
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Pragmatic And Poetic, This Book Is A Tribute To The Complexities And Mysteries Of Working With People Who Are Suffering And Striving To Tell Their Stories Through Expressive Artistic Processes. Its Roots Lay Deep In Encounters With Children, Adolescents, And Adults Who Have Come To The Author For Help Over The Last Three Decades. It Is Grounded In Interactions With Graduate Art Therapy Students And Encounters With Important Themes In Life. This Book Makes No Effort To Affix Particular Meanings To The Metaphors Discussed In The Clinical Vignettes, But Rather, Suggests Ways To Listen And Respond To Metaphoric Communications. In The Methodology Described In This Book, Ways To Respond To Clients' Metaphors Are Demonstrated By Creating Stories, Poems, And Visual Artworks. Art Therapy Sessions Are Described, Engaging In Dialogues With Clients And Their Artworks In An Effort To Invite Both To Share Stories. The Studiobased Approach, Where Artists And Art Therapists Work Sidebyside Making Art, Exploring Issues Of Transition, And Listening Metaphorically, Is Examined. In Addition, The Relevance Of Esthetics And Empathy In Looking At Client Artwork Without Judgment And Responding To The Client Through Art Making Is Discussed. This Excellent Resource Describes How To Look At, Listen To, And Respond To The Metaphors That Artworks Divulge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the focus of 'The Role of Metaphor in Art Therapy'? A: This book explores the complexities of using metaphor in art therapy, highlighting how clients express their stories through creative processes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Bruce L. Moon, who has extensive experience in art therapy over the past three decades.
- Q: What type of methodologies are discussed in the book? A: The book describes methodologies for responding to clients' metaphors by creating stories, poems, and visual artworks.
- Q: Is this book suitable for art therapy students? A: Yes, it is grounded in interactions with graduate art therapy students and addresses key themes relevant to their education and practice.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 137 pages, providing a concise overview of its subject matter.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 1, 2007.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include metaphorical communication, the role of aesthetics and empathy, and the studio-based approach to art therapy.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is this book recommended for professionals in psychiatry? A: Yes, it is categorized under Psychiatry and can be a valuable resource for professionals in the field.