This book provides a narrative exploration of community art therapy woven from its rich practice roots, theory, the multiple ways that it can be applied in practice, and through practitioner reflections.
The applications of community art therapy are numerous, and this book provides knowledge to practitioners, guiding them in their own work and grounding their theoretical approaches. The community approaches presented in the text have been developed through careful research, strategy, and implementation.
Community Art Therapy is for the benefit of art therapists, community artists and psychologists, and anyone interested in learning more about the stories of community art therapy.
1. Introducing People, Places, Tools, and Processes in Community Art Therapy 2. Community Art Therapy and its Approaches 3. Community Art Therapy Practice Reflections 4. Centering Relationship: Education and Supervision Considerations for Working in Community 5. Ethical Practice and Challenges in Community 6. Creating and Evaluating: Community Programs 7. Research and Community 8. Creative Power in Community Healing: Concluding Thoughts
Biography
Emily Goldstein Nolan, DAT (she/her) is an art therapist and art therapy educator, professional counselor, and a professor of practice at Syracuse University. Her specialties include working with communities and those people who have experienced trauma.
