Comments on: ART THERAPY – How do I start a solidly constructed program incorporating Creativity for children 12-18? http://www.whatisarttherapy.com/40/art-therapy-how-do-i-start-a-solidly-constructed-program-incorporating-creativity-for-children-12-18/ What Is Art Therapy Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:18:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Dr. Bob http://www.whatisarttherapy.com/40/art-therapy-how-do-i-start-a-solidly-constructed-program-incorporating-creativity-for-children-12-18/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Dr. Bob Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:21:59 +0000 http://www.whatisarttherapy.com/child-art-therapy/art-therapy-how-do-i-start-a-solidly-constructed-program-incorporating-creativity-for-children-12-18#comment-63 There are (or were, in the 1970s ! ) a lot of books on art therapy, famous programs, how to set them up, etc. I have read (somewhere) that Anna Freud (Sigmund's daughter) was involved in art therapy to some extent while she lived in England. She pioneered psycho-analysis with children, but I don't know if she ever got involved directly in art therapy. I've always thought that some form of art therapy, done right, would be a "good thing" for children who have trouble relating verbally, and just people in general. I can't swear to it, but I seem to recall several articles in the NASAP journals over the years on Adlerian Psychology and art therapy. Perhaps in relation to Early Recollections, sibling position, etc. Best wishes in your endeavors!<br><b>References : </b><br> There are (or were, in the 1970s ! ) a lot of books on art therapy, famous programs, how to set them up, etc.

I have read (somewhere) that Anna Freud (Sigmund’s daughter) was involved in art therapy to some extent while she lived in England. She pioneered psycho-analysis with children, but I don’t know if she ever got involved directly in art therapy.

I’ve always thought that some form of art therapy, done right, would be a "good thing" for children who have trouble relating verbally, and just people in general.

I can’t swear to it, but I seem to recall several articles in the NASAP journals over the years on Adlerian Psychology and art therapy. Perhaps in relation to Early Recollections, sibling position, etc.

Best wishes in your endeavors!
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]]> By: scotgirl60 http://www.whatisarttherapy.com/40/art-therapy-how-do-i-start-a-solidly-constructed-program-incorporating-creativity-for-children-12-18/comment-page-1/#comment-62 scotgirl60 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:14:59 +0000 http://www.whatisarttherapy.com/child-art-therapy/art-therapy-how-do-i-start-a-solidly-constructed-program-incorporating-creativity-for-children-12-18#comment-62 That's great -- and kids really do benefit from self-expression through art therapy. I would call a couple of certified art therapists in your area and see what recommendations they have, and also get a list of resources. Definitely join whatever art therapy professional organizations there are, for the resources and networking. And I'm sure there are tons of books and internet sources available.<br><b>References : </b><br> That’s great — and kids really do benefit from self-expression through art therapy.

I would call a couple of certified art therapists in your area and see what recommendations they have, and also get a list of resources.

Definitely join whatever art therapy professional organizations there are, for the resources and networking.

And I’m sure there are tons of books and internet sources available.
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