Lisa Hinz

Drawing from Within

Using Art to Treat Eating Disorders

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Drawing from Within is an introductory guide for those wanting to explore the use of art with clients with eating disorders. Art therapy is a particularly effective therapeutic intervention for this group, as it allows them to express uncomfortable thoughts and feelings through artistic media rather than having to explain them verbally.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 194
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 306g
• ISBN-13: 9781843108221
• ISBN-10: 1843108224
• Artikelnr.: 21453991

Autorenporträt

Lisa D. Hinz is a clinical psychologist and a registered art therapist. She received a PhD in psychology from Louisiana State University and a post-doctoral certificate in art therapy from the University of Louisville. She currently lectures at the Centre for Health at St. Helena Hospital, CA, and is also an adjunct professor in art therapy at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Dr Hinz has been helping people with eating disorders for more than 20 years.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Using Art to Treat Eating Disorders. 2.
Eating Disorders and Target Areas for Healing. 3. Getting Started Using Art
in Therapy. 4. Effects of the Eating Disorder. 5. Understanding Childhood
Influences. 6. Promoting Problem Solving Skills. 7. Reclaiming Emotions. 8.
Addressing Body Image Issues. 9. Enhancing Self Acceptance. 10. Fostering a
Spiritual Connection. 11. When Therapy Comes to an End. 12. Final
Considerations. References. Subject index. Author index.