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Record Nr.

UNINA9910820689403321

Autore

Hunter Margaret R

Titolo

Reflections of body image in art therapy [[electronic resource] ] : exploring self through metaphor and multi-media / / Margaret R. Hunter ; foreword by Richard Carolan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012

ISBN

1-280-77810-5

9786613688491

0-85700-610-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (210 p.)

Disciplina

616.89/1656

616.891656

Soggetti

Art therapy

Body image disturbance - Treatment

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Reflections of Body Image in Art Therapy: Exploring Self through Metaphor and Multi-Media; Foreword by Dr. Richard Carolan; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 Hoisting the Sails: The Journey of Self-Discovery Begins; 2 Lessons from the Ocean: Riding the Waves of Emotions; 3 Art and Mindfulness: The Maiden Voyage Upon the Watersof Life; 4 The Heroine's Journey: Finding Hope and Strength fromWithin; 5 Notion of Emotions: Rating Intensity and EnvironmentalInfluence; 6 A Woman's Purse: Reflection of Self; 7 If the Shoe Fits: Footwear for the Life Journey; 8 Beyond Skin Deep: Barbie Finds Her Voice

9 Reframe Your Frame: Celebrating the Culture of theHuman Body10 Tree of Life: Exploration of Self in Nature; 11 Thinking Outside of the Mirror: A Celebration of theHuman Body; 12 A Vase of Flowers: Depicting Self in Still Life; 13 Heads and Tales: Creating a Body for Life; References; Index; Blank Page

Sommario/riassunto

The art-based activities in this book use a range of media to engage with common body image concerns and encourage self acceptance. It will be valuable to professionals working with girls and women



struggling with eating disorders. All the exercises, and their benefits, are fully explained with illustrative case studies and sample artworks.