Art, psychotherapy and psychosis / edited by Katherine Killick and Joy Schaverien.
Contributor(s): Killick, Katherine
| Schaverien, Joy.
Material type: 
BookPublisher: London ; New York : Routledge, 1997Description: xi, 267 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0415138426.Subject(s): Psychoses -- Treatment | Art therapy | Art and mental illnessDDC classification: 616.89
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Lending | MTU Crawford College of Art and Design Library Lending | 616.89 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Checked out | 06/12/2023 | 00229470 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Art, Psychotherapy and Psychosis reveals the unique role of art therapy in the treatment of psychosis. Illustrating their contributions with clinical material and artwork created by clients, experienced practitioners describe their work in a variety of settings. Writing from different theoretical standpoints they reflect the current creative diversity within the profession and its links with psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, analytical psychology and psychiatry.
In part I specific issues involved in working with psychosis are explored. These include discussion of the therapeutic relationship, the process of symbolisation, the nature and meaning of art made by psychotic patients and the interplay between words and pictures. Part II recounts the history of art therapy and psychosis, tracing its origins in art, to its present-day role as a respected treatment in psychiatric, community and therapeutic settings.
Art, Psychotherapy and Psychosis extends the existing theory, develops analytical approaches in art psychotherapy and offers innovative perspectives for students and practitioners on the treatment of borderline states as well as psychosis.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Editors (p. ix)
- Acknowledgements (p. xii)
- Introduction (p. 1)
- References (p. 8)
- Part I Art, Psychotherapy and Psychosis (p. 11)
- Chapter 1 Transference and Transactional Objects in the Treatment of Psychosis (p. 13)
- Chapter 2 Unintegration and Containment in Acute Psychosis (p. 38)
- References (p. 51)
- Chapter 3 Fear of Three-Dimensionality Clay and Plasticine as Experimental Bodies (p. 52)
- Chapter 4 Masturbation and Painting (p. 72)
- Chapter 5 Four Views of the Image (p. 84)
- Chapter 6 Psychosis and the Maturing Ego (p. 106)
- Part II Context and History (p. 129)
- Chapter 7 Has 'psychotic Art' Become Extinct? (p. 131)
- References (p. 143)
- Chapter 8 The History of Art Therapy and Psychosis (1938-95) (p. 144)
- References (p. 172)
- Chapter 9 Art, Madness and Anti-Psychiatry: a Memoir (p. 176)
- Notes (p. 195)
- Chapter 10 The Forgotten People (p. 198)
- References (p. 218)
- Chapter 11 Where Words Fail: a Meeting Place (p. 219)
- Chapter 12 Art Psychotherapy and Psychiatric Rehabilitation (p. 237)
- Index (p. 261)
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Katherine Killick is an analytical art therapist and psychotherapist in private practice, St Albans. Joy Schaverien is a jungian analyst and art psychotherapist in private practice, Leicestershire and an Associate Professional Member of the Society of Analytical Psychology. All contributors to this book are Registered Members of the British Association of Art Therapists.