Integrative Arts Psychotherapy

'This book is a lively mixture of theoretical and philosophical reflections supported by a selection of examples showing the model of integrative arts psychotherapy in practice. It makes an important contribution to the profession of art therapy/art psychotherapy especially regarding the history of the profession and the development of education and training, standards of proficiency and ethics.'
Diane Waller, OBE, MA(RCA) DPhil Dip Psych FRSA Emeritus Professor of Art Psychotherapy, Goldsmiths University of London. She is Hon. President of the British Association of Art Therapists, registered Art Psychotherapist with the HCPC and Group Analytic Psychotherapist with UKCP

'If a training programme dealing with the integration of the arts in therapy is going to organize itself according to a particular theory of practice, what could be more appropriate than this book’s emphasis on integrating all the arts, the whole of life and psychotherapeutic methods, and with a primary focus on the sanctity and primacy of therapeutic relationships coupled with a sensitivity to context?'
Shaun McNiff,Professor Emeritus, Lesley University

'This book traces the history and development of an innovative approach to the arts therapies. It offers a glimpse into a lively and imaginative way of working in clinical practice with diverse client groups. Creatively engaging and wide-ranging chapters demonstrate flexibility in the application of the arts. This complements the traditional, single art psychotherapy models. It will be of interest to students, professionals and all who are curious about the work of IATE.'
Joy Schaverien,PhD, Jungian psychoanalyst, author of The Revealing Image: Analytical Art Psychotherapy in Theory and Practice

'Too little has been written about integrative and arts influenced psychotherapy, but this volume turns that tide. We hear from a range of gifted and experienced clinicians and see how such work is informed by solid theory, new science, and research. We gain a window on to how ideas informed by the creative process, as well as trauma theory, can be used in the consulting room with moving effect. Particularly fascinating are the glimpses into the therapy space, including beautiful and profoundly meaningful drawings and sandtrays. Therapists and trainees of all denominations will have much to learn from this book.'
Graham Music (PHD), Consultant Psychotherapist Tavistock Centre, London and author Nurturing Children (2019), The Good Life (2014), Nurturing Natures (2018) and Respark (2022)