List of figures
Acknowledgements to first edition
Acknowledgements to second edition
Preface to first edition
Preface to second edition
-Introduction
Who this book is for
Groups and individuals
Ways of using this book
What this book does and does not cover
Race, culture, diversity and equality issues
PART I: Art therapy groups
1. Art therapy and groupwork
Art therapy: some definitions
Art therapy: a brief history
Art therapy: some benefits
Art therapy and diversity
Art therapy and art activities
Why use groupwork?
Why use art?
Survey of art therapists
Different styles of art therapy groupwork
Why use themes?
Flexible use of themes
2. Running a group
Setting up the group
Equal opportunities
Outside factors affecting the group
Aims and goals
Group boundaries and ground rules
Size of group
Open and closed groups
Therapist and facilitator roles
Transference and projections
Usual pattern for session
Alternative patterns of sessions
Introductions and 'warming up'
Choosing a theme
Engaging in the artwork
Discussion
Interpretation
Ending the session
Group process over time
Recording and evaluation
3. Recording, evaluation and evidence-based practice
Recording
Evaluation with co-facilitators and other staff
Evaluation involving group members
Audit
Evidence-based practice and quantitative research
Evidence-based practice and qualitative research
Practice research networks
Art therapy research register
4. Learning from problems in groups
Outside factors
Co-facilitator problems
Disruptive group members
Strong feelings evoked in the group
Learning from experience
When to intervene in a group
5. An example in detail: the 'Friday Group'
Earliest childhood memory
Family groups in clay
The group membership
Lifelines
Group painting
Melting mirror
Group mural
6. Examples of groups:
-Residential institutions
Admission ward in a large urban psychiatric hospital
Groupwork with clients with learning disabilities
Small therapeutic centre in the country
Young women with eating disorders
-Psychiatric day patients/clients
Day hospital group looking at family emotions
Day hospital 'stuck' group
Anger management art therapy group in a community mental health team
Long-term community support group
-Specialised day hospitals and centres
Day hospital for older adults
Alcohol unit
Day centre for ex-offenders
Cancer help centre
Children experiencing difficulties
Asian women's group
-Staff groups
Residential children's workers
Staff at a day hospital for older adults
Art therapy option on counselling skills course
Teachers of peace education
Workshop for mediators on 'Art and Conflict'
Race and culture workshops for art therapists
-Community situations
'Art as Communication' day workshop
Women's group
Workshop for second generation Jewish group
Mixed group of adults and children
7. Starting points for specific client groups
Clients in institutions
Clients attending day facilities
PART II. Themes and exercises
-Introduction
Classification of themes and exercises
-Checklist of themes and exercises
Warm-up activities
Media exploration
Concentration, dexterity and memory
General themes
Self-perceptions
Family relationships
Working in pairs
Group paintings
Group interactive exercises
Guided imagery, visualisations, dreams and meditations
Links with other arts
Media cross-reference
Media notes
List of contributors
Resources
Index