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Using Drawings in Assessment and Therapy: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals book cover

2nd Edition

Using Drawings in Assessment and Therapy A Guide for Mental Health Professionals

By Gerald D. Oster, Patricia Gould Crone Copyright 2004
350 Pages 99 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

350 Pages 99 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

350 Pages 99 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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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... Read more
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.

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Gerlad D. Oster, Patricia Gould Crone

'Using Drawings in Assessment and Therapy provides a comprehensive and practical overview of a variety of drawing methods used in evaluation and treatment. This revised edition cogently explains how simple drawing tasks assist and enhance work with children, adults, families, and groups and is a welcome addition to every clinician's library. Richly illustrated with case examples, this book covers everything mental health professionals need to use drawings in intervention and to facilitate meaningful communication and insight in their clients.' - Cathy A. Malchiodi, ATR, CPAT, LPCC, author of Understanding Children's Drawings and Handbook of Art Therapy

'Using Drawings in Assessment and Therapy is an excellent educational and insightful book. I was impacted by vivid case descriptions, enriched by assessment guidelines and delighted with the visual images that made this text a highly stimulating and valuable resource. I strongly recommend this book to all mental health professionals who want to enhance their work by introducing drawings into their therapy sessions.' - Marcie Brooks, M.A., LPCC practices and resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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