Wiley Clinical Psychology Handbooks The Handbook of Art Therapy

The definitive resource for the expanding field of art therapy The Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy is the most comprehensive and current reference available on the practice, theory, and research of art therapy. With 101 chapters authored by 116 experts, this comprehensive volume explores foundational frameworks, media-based approaches, developmental and clinical applications, research models, and the increasing significance of multiculturalism, social justice, and professional identity. Organized into eight thematic sections, the handbook offers both breadth and specificity, addressing the full continuum of art therapy from historical roots to emerging practices. This fully revised and expanded edition reflects a field that has grown in scope, depth, and global recognition. Entirely new chapters on global developments and contemporary concerns bring critical insight into how art therapy responds to complex personal, cultural, and societal needs. Vivid full-color visuals and carefully curated section introductions guide readers through an evolving, interdisciplinary landscape. The Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy, Second Edition, is an essential resource for graduate-level students in art therapy and related disciplines such as counseling, psychology, and social work. It supports coursework in theory, assessment, ethics, research, and multicultural practice. As a reference volume, the handbook is also an essential tool for educators, clinicians, researchers, and administrators who seek a deep and practical understanding of art therapy in a diverse and dynamic world. A comprehensive discussion of the history, theory, and applications of art therapy In the newly revised second edition of the Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy, a team of distinguished art therapists delivers a compilation of unprecedented depth and breadth on the subject of art therapy. It is a contemporary and holistic picture of a profession that has undergone profound transformation since the publication of the first edition of this book. The editors expose you to a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, experiences, and perspectives that explain the countless applications and uses of art therapy. You’ll gain an appreciation for the most recent developments in the field via the contributions of the 116 authors whose works make up this Handbook. Readers will also discover: A thorough introduction to the history of art therapy Comprehensive explorations of the theoretical frameworks on which art therapy is built, including expressive, psychoanalytic, Jungian, and archetypal theories Practical discussions of media considerations in art therapy Complete treatments of developmental milestones, populations, settings, and research models and assessments in art therapy Perfect for practicing art therapists, the Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy will also benefit students in the therapeutic professions and anyone else with an interest in the applications, background, history, and theory of a fascinating and practical discipline.