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Using drawings in assessment and therapy : a guide for mental health professionals / Gerald D. Oster and Patricia Gould Crone.

By: Oster, Gerald D [author.].
Contributor(s): Crone, Patricia Gould, 1951- [author.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York, NY : Routledge, 2004Copyright date: ©2004Edition: Second edition.Description: xxi, 328 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781583910375 (paperback); 1583910379 (paperback); 1583910360 (hardcover).Subject(s): Projective techniques | Drawing, Psychology of | Mental illness -- Diagnosis | Art therapy | Group psychotherapyDDC classification: 616.891656
Contents:
Clinical uses of drawings -- Beginning assessment and treatment -- Drawings in the diagnostic process -- Using drawings during individual psychotherapy -- Drawings in family evaluations -- Using drawings in group treatment.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This highly practical book provides useful drawing directives to clinicians involved in the assessment and treatment of individuals, families, and groups in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The authors present many case histories to show how the various aspects of drawing techniques can be integrated and applied in clinical practice. "Using Drawings in Assessment and Therapy" is vividly illustrated with over 90 drawings, which are used to describe how the therapeutic interaction can be enhanced by adding this method to the clinician's repertoire.

This second edition condenses and synthesizes a variety of drawing directives that aid clinicians in the assessment process and in therapy. It also features updated literature reviews, with new case studies and accompanying art work. All therapists who are involved or interested in art therapy will gain a wealth of information, insight, and practical tips from this thorough volume.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-317) and index.

Clinical uses of drawings -- Beginning assessment and treatment -- Drawings in the diagnostic process -- Using drawings during individual psychotherapy -- Drawings in family evaluations -- Using drawings in group treatment.

CIT Module PSYC 9014 - Core reading

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Chapter 1 Clinical Uses of Drawings
  • Chapter 2 Beginning Assessment and Treatment
  • Chapter 3 Drawings in the Diagnostic Process
  • Chapter 4 Using Drawings During Individual Psychotherapy
  • Chapter 5 Drawings in Family Evaluations
  • Chapter 6 Using Drawings in Group Treatment