Art Therapy Through the Lifespan

"""This book delves into the diversified environments and ethical considerations art therapists encounter across the lifespan. A merge of human growth and development utilizing art therapy cases to exemplify unique aspects across various age groups. It is directed towards a variety of theoretical orientations that the reader can tailor to their framework. This book will broaden perspectives, improving any art therapist’s practice as they expand to work with a range of developmental needs and populations across the lifespan."" Leara Glinzak, ATR-BC, ATCS ""Lifespans is a beautifully written and illustrated collection of developmental art therapy presentations. The book is the first of its kind and an invaluable tool for not only art therapists but also for psychologists. Peg Dunn Snow and Jill McNutt have edited a masterful publication, which is an important contribution to the field of art therapy."" Stephen W. Koncsol, Ph.D.associate professor of Psychology, Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida Art Therapy Through the Lifespan is a long-awaited text that views human development through the lens of art therapy treatment. Dunn-Snow and McNutt have complied a wide-ranging resource that supports conceptualizing and implementing treatment with an eye to age appropriate and developmentally sensitive use of media in the context of psychological and art therapy theory. This book draws from the many resources that have been necessary to teach and practice art therapy from a developmental platform. Case studies are structured around a format that brings variety and clarity to the text. Those interested in investigating the human life cycle from a fresh and clinically informed perspective will appreciate the contributions of the many clinicians that have contributed to this valuable text. Barbara J. Fish, PhD, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCPC, HLM"