Main description:

* Differing from current texts, this book reviews multiple theories and then drills down to the foundations of all art therapy group practice with transtheoretical lens
* Follows the newly revised educational standards of art therapy, provides unique, research-based theory and practice on group art therapy, and offers direction aimed at facilitation of experiential learning processes in group training
* Includes an overview of group art therapy practice, formats of groups, group leadership skills, stages of group, therapeutic factors, and documentation and evaluation

Contents:

1. Theories of Art Therapy Groups 2. Types and Formats of Art Therapy Groups 3. Art Media 4. Dynamics That Work 5. Therapeutic Factors in Art Therapy Groups 6. Group Leadership 7. Stages of Group Development and Group Preparation 8. Beginning Stage 9. Working Stage 10. Ending Stage 11. Documentation and Evaluation of Groups