250 Brief, Creative & Practical Art Therapy Techniques: A Guide for Clinicians and Clients

9 reviews for 250 Brief, Creative & Practical Art Therapy Techniques: A Guide for Clinicians and Clients

1. Michelle

   Rated 5 out of 5

   September 9, 2023

   5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and simple ideas to use

   This is a lovely useful book full of simple ideas that can also be adjusted as necessary.

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   Frank

   Rated 5 out of 5

   July 23, 2023

   5.0 out of 5 stars As a BHT

   As a BHT I am always looking for new ways to help my mental ill patients. I like that it has simple but effective ways to do different arts projects w...More

   As a BHT I am always looking for new ways to help my mental ill patients. I like that it has simple but effective ways to do different arts projects with my patients.

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   Vytone

   Rated 5 out of 5

   May 1, 2023

   5.0 out of 5 stars This is so good for group therapy.

   I work in addiction medicine and have to run group therapy sessions with about 10 to 16 clients together. This is perfect for groups, as clients can g...More

   I work in addiction medicine and have to run group therapy sessions with about 10 to 16 clients together. This is perfect for groups, as clients can get a lot out of discussing deeper topics that some clients may find hard discussing. Others may find value in using drawing or crafts as a coping strategy. A few will even be given some much needed positive self-esteem building due to their previously unnoticed art skills.
   
   I highly recommend this; so far I have used the Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy (CBT), Anxiety & Stress, Mindfullness, and Self-esteem/Self-compassion focused exercises for my group sessions.
   
   Also, don't let yourself or clients/patients be limited to the exploration questions and procedures in each exercise. I recommend being flexible with client/patient answers, as well as allowing creativity to flourish through the use of multiple materials.

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   Wanda C Kramer

   Rated 5 out of 5

   January 11, 2023

   5.0 out of 5 stars This book is fantastic

   This is a book that you can actually use in sessions. Anytime you need an activity you can flip through it and find something that applies. They can b...More

   This is a book that you can actually use in sessions. Anytime you need an activity you can flip through it and find something that applies. They can be used briefly or expanded to open up a whole new conversation. This book is really helpful then hesitate to purchase it

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   MyLifeNRuins

   Rated 5 out of 5

   August 22, 2022

   5.0 out of 5 stars Great

   Ordered as a gift for my sister. She loves it. Can't wait to try it myself

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   MSN

   Rated 5 out of 5

   June 27, 2022

   5.0 out of 5 stars So very practical.

   Short and to the point- I use this reference for group ideas for acute inpatient psych groups. I’m a board certified art therapist and this has been a...More

   Short and to the point- I use this reference for group ideas for acute inpatient psych groups. I’m a board certified art therapist and this has been a great resource for introducing new groups to my group list.

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   MarLa

   Rated 5 out of 5

   April 15, 2020

   5.0 out of 5 stars Art Therapy: A Guide for Children & Clinicians. (250) Brief, creative & Practical Exercises)

   Parents, and guardians should be able to use this book too as a tool to get to know the children in their care better. Of course Clinical Evaluation u...More

   Parents, and guardians should be able to use this book too as a tool to get to know the children in their care better. Of course Clinical Evaluation using this product should be left to a professional therapist. Never the less. this book can be helpful I think, for even self reflection for older children and adults. It can be a fun and creative way to connect with and support communication from those who may not readily communicate their needs verbally.
   I feel this product is worth the money spent and reccommend it!

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   Melissa Davis

   Rated 5 out of 5

   March 6, 2020

   5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource!

   I bought this without really knowing if I was going to be able to utilize it. This is by far my favorite go to book with children, adolescents and ad...More

   I bought this without really knowing if I was going to be able to utilize it. This is by far my favorite go to book with children, adolescents and adults! My only negative is that I wish it had a Table of Contents so that I don't need to flip through the whole book to find what I am looking for. Overall though, the content is awesome and my co-workers still the book all the time!

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   AJ

   Rated 5 out of 5

   October 31, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant! Easy to use and fun and therapeutic!

   I love this book! It's easy to execute the activities and the prompts included with them are a great jumping off point for discussion. I use this with...More

   I love this book! It's easy to execute the activities and the prompts included with them are a great jumping off point for discussion. I use this with groups of adults in dual diagnosis treatment and they enjoy it (even though they sometimes pretend they don't lol). Some exercises need slight modification for different environments/populations but for the most part it's all there! I have to do at least 3 groups a day with ~5-12 clients each and sometimes I don't have time between that and the billing to sit down and really plan the next group. This helps a lot as so much of it is ready to go and all I have to do is collect materials and bring my skills as a counselor. My clients (after they're done pretending they don't want to do it) often take over and constructively run this group halfway themselves. I've seen them use these activities as a way to socialize with each other and gain peer support... even the most anxious and shy clients often seem to light up and talk during the exercises.
   
   It also is helpful because it doesn't make classist or treatment budget assumptions meaning like many books do meaning it can be used in public mental health services that include no/low-income clients without anyone feeling ailienated which is an issue I sometimes run into with other books on providing therapeutic interventions.
   
   I really recommend this book and I intend to use it for years to come.

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