Reflections of body image in art therapy : exploring self through metaphor and multi-media / Margaret R. Hunter ; foreword by Richard Carolan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hunter, Margaret R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Art therapy.

Body image disturbance--Treatment.

Body image disturbance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The art-based activities in this book use a range of media to engage with common body image concerns and encourage self acceptance. It will be valuable to professionals working with girls and women struggling with eating disorders. All the exercises, and their benefits, are fully explained with illustrative case studies and sample artworks.

Contents:

Reflections of Body Image in Art Therapy: Exploring Self through Metaphor and Multi-Media; Foreword by Dr. Richard Carolan; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 Hoisting the Sails: The Journey of Self-Discovery Begins; 2 Lessons from the Ocean: Riding the Waves of Emotions; 3 Art and Mindfulness: The Maiden Voyage Upon the Watersof Life; 4 The Heroine's Journey: Finding Hope and Strength fromWithin; 5 Notion of Emotions: Rating Intensity and EnvironmentalInfluence; 6 A Woman's Purse: Reflection of Self; 7 If the Shoe Fits: Footwear for the Life Journey; 8 Beyond Skin Deep: Barbie Finds Her Voice

9 Reframe Your Frame: Celebrating the Culture of theHuman Body10 Tree of Life: Exploration of Self in Nature; 11 Thinking Outside of the Mirror: A Celebration of theHuman Body; 12 A Vase of Flowers: Depicting Self in Still Life; 13 Heads and Tales: Creating a Body for Life; References; Index; Blank Page

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613688491

9781280778100

1280778105

9780857006103

085700610X

OCLC:

793996646