Art Therapy with Military Veterans
Subtitle: Trauma and the Image
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 242
ISBN-13: 9781138654556
Subjects: Post-traumatic stress disorder; Art therapy; Veterans
Description: This book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and applying art therapy with former and serving armed forces personnel who have Post-Traumatic Stress Distorder (PTSD). It brings together experienced contributors in one volume to provide the range of information essential to those seeking to understand the complexities of working in this context. In recent years, art therapy has received increasing attention as a promising treatment for veterans with PTSD. This cutting-edge book provides vital background information on PTSD, military culture and mental health provision, and an effective art therapy working model. The text explores creative partnerships with other disciplines, in different setings, and includes first-hand accounts from veterans about the role art therapy has played in their recovery. This accessible book is a timely response to growing recognition of the value of art therapy with veterans, and it also addresses issues relevant to the wider population of people whose lives have been detrimentally affected by trauma. -- Provided by publisher.