Mentalizing in Group Art Therapy

Download or read book Mentalizing in Group Art Therapy written by Kula Moore and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2019-12-19 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By creating a therapeutic outlet for processing and self-expression, art therapy is an especially effective way to help emerging adults to develop their mentalizing faculty. With an 8-week syllabus, this professional guide provides detailed directives on putting mentalizing-based arts interventions into clinical practice with those aged 18-30, in a group or individual setting. With a specific focus on the differences in treating this age group, and case examples to demonstrate how art therapy interventions enhance mentalizing, this guide is an ideal resource for all professional art therapists looking to utilize their distinct capabilities and specialized training in a psychiatric hospital setting.