Comprehensive study guide and lecture series on Art Psychotherapy.
A foundational overview of art psychotherapy—its definition, historical origins, and the key distinction between art as therapy and art psychotherapy.
An overview of the major theoretical frameworks guiding art psychotherapy practice, from psychoanalytic roots to humanistic and cognitive-behavioral approaches.
How art materials carry therapeutic properties of their own—exploring the Expressive Therapies Continuum and the clinical implications of fluid versus resistive media.
How color functions as a language of emotion in art therapy—covering color psychology, symbolic associations, cultural variation, and assessment tools like the Lüscher Color Test.
An introduction to projective drawing assessments in art therapy—covering the HTP, KFD, and DAP techniques alongside ethical considerations in art-based assessment.
Exploring the unique therapeutic properties of clay—its tactile grounding qualities, role in trauma work, and function as a transitional object in therapy.