Art, Psychotherapy and Psychosis

Name: Art, Psychotherapy and Psychosis
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Art, Psychotherapy and PsychosisAuthor(s): Katherine Killick, Joy Schaverien\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415138413, 978-0415138413\nSynopsis\nArt, Psychotherapy and Psychosis reveals the unique role of art therapy in the treatment of psychosis. Illustrating their contributions with clinical material and artwork created by clients, experienced practitioners describe their work in a variety of settings. Writing from different theoretical standpoints they reflect the current creative diversity within the profession and its links with psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, analytical psychology and psychiatry.\nIn part I specific issues involved in working with psychosis are explored. These include discussion of the therapeutic relationship, the process of symbolisation, the nature and meaning of art made by psychotic patients and the interplay between words and pictures. Part II recounts the history of art therapy and .