Exploring Ethical Dilemmas in Art Therapy

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Exploring Ethical Dilemmas in Art Therapy

50 Clinicians From 20 Countries Share Their Stories

Psychiatry Psychotherapy Creative therapy / Expressive therapies

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 22nd March 2019

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 52 Mb

ISBN: 9781134814268


Exploring Ethical Dilemmas in Art Therapy: 50 Clinicians From 20 Countries Share Their Stories presents a global collection of first-person accounts detailing the ethical issues that arise during art therapists’ work. Grouped according to themes such as discrimination and inclusion, confidentiality, and scope of practice, chapters by experienced art therapists from 20 different countries explore difficult situations across a variety of practitioner roles, client diagnoses, and cultural contexts. In reflecting upon their own courses of action when faced with these issues, the authors acknowledge missteps as well as successes, allowing readers to learn from their mistakes. Offering a unique presentation centered on diverse vignettes with important lessons and ethical takeaways highlighted throughout, this exciting new volume will be an invaluable resource to all future and current art therapists, as well as to other mental health professionals.

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