Art Therapy with People with Learning Disabilities by Nicki P... - 9781032396514

Art Therapy with People with Learning DisabilitiesAuthentic Voices in Clinical Practice and Research\nAuthor(s): Nicki Power, Simon Hackett\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032396514, 978-1032396514\nSynopsis\nArt Therapy with People with Learning Disabilities brings together diverse, international contributions from practitioners, researchers and clients within the field of art therapy to inform best practice when working with people with learning disabilities. Focusing on four core themes justice, agency, advocacy and connection this engaging volume invites readers into the transformative world of art therapy, where creativity serves as a powerful tool for self-expression and positive change.\n\nEmphasising the voices and experiences of individuals with learning disabilities, many chapters are co-authored with clients who bring invaluable lived experience, which offers readers a fresh perspective on art thera.