Emerging Perspectives in Art Therapy

Emerging Perspectives in Art Therapy is a unique, forward thinking framework exploring future considerations for art therapy clinicians, educators, and students. A plethora of topics provide a substantive examination of arising, future landscapes; a progressive book that is rich in both breadth and depth of topics and content. A definite must read contribution to the profession.

Janice Hoshino, Ph.D, ATR-BC, LMFT, ATCS, Director, Creative Arts Therapy Institute, Antioche University Seattle

Grounded in philosophy and theory with the intention of advancing the science of art therapy, Dr’s. Carolan and Backos have gathered talented authors who do just that. These author/art therapists place the practice of art therapy in context while not forgetting process. As a feminist therapist, I appreciate how the authors promote culture, race, gender, and sexual orientation in the service of social justice. After 25 years as a clinician, I learned from this book.

Susan Radbounre, Ph.D., Psychologist, Cleveland, Ohio

An important and needed contribution to the field of art therapy, Emerging Trends in Art Therapy is based in theory and translates theory to practice. It explores influences from novel disciplines, including neuropsychology and technology, to art therapy. Carolan and Backos, who are board certified art therapists as well as psychologists and researchers, apply these multifaceted lenses to the study and practice of art therapy.

Kristin Samuelson, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

As society wades through propaganda on the quest for truth, Carolan and Backos gift us with an essential compendium that critically examines contemporary art therapy theory and practice in the early 21st century. Written with competency and inclusion, this timely book respects the history of art therapy while simultaneously clarifying the present and informing the future. This text is a valuable and necessary contribution as the profession evolves through research and towards a unified definition of best practices.

Juliet King, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, LMHC, Director of Art Therapy and Assistant Professor, Herron School of Art and Design, IUPUI, Adjustnct Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Indiana University School of Medicine

Carolan and Backos have employed thoughtful and articulate individuals to provide current and contemporary writings in the field of art therapy. This comprehensive book covers both theory and practice issues. The book begins with philosophy, theory, and research, but it does not stop there. An array of timely and substantive topics is also covered including pedagogic concerns, neuroscience, issues of diversity and social change, and global perspectives. All this in a slim, but mighty volume.

Marcia L. Rosal, Professor Emerita, Florida State University