Social Action Art Therapy in a Time of Crisis

Social Action Art Therapy in a Time of Crisis provides an overview of social action art therapy, its application in times of crisis, and how it can effectively support individuals and groups experiencing crisis. The author highlights the role of art therapy in addressing climate change, including political, collective, and individual aspects, and offers examples from other crisis contexts. This book contributes to the development of contemporary art therapy practice and is of interest to a wide range of professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Social Action Art Therapy in a Time of Crisis delves into the theories and models of social action art therapy, highlighting its application during times of crisis. It explores the effective ways in which art therapy can support individuals and groups navigating challenging circumstances. The author draws upon diverse ecologies, climate psychology, and eco-art therapy to address various responses to climate change, encompassing notions of belonging, the physicality of experience, and the power of imagination in shaping alternative futures.

Presenting a social action approach to art therapy, the author aims to address the political and collective aspects of climate change, as well as the individual and emotional dimensions. Through illustrative examples, the author showcases how these ideas have been applied in other crisis contexts, such as asylum, refuge, and domestic abuse.

This groundbreaking book makes a significant contribution to the evolving field of contemporary art therapy practice, appealing to arts therapists, arts psychotherapists, expressive therapists, ecotherapists, ecopsychologists, arts-based researchers, and a wide range of professionals interested in this area.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367696214