The book that helped establish Dr. Paolo Knill as a visionary theorist in Expressive Arts Therapy. Co- authored with poet and partner Margo Fuchs-Knill and Helen Niehaus Barba, this book remains a classic. Required Reading for institute students.

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Product Description

Expressive arts therapy is introduced in this exploration of the basic principles and foundations in using the arts in psychotherapy. A discussion of polyaesthetics, crystallization, intermodal theory, and the roles of expression and catharsis provide a theoretical foundation for understanding this creative approach to therapy. Asking the question: What happens when a client's art-making is received by the therapist?, the special considerations in the practice of expressive arts therapy are summarized, including relationship as art, play, structure and framing, low-skill and high-sensitivity work, and the phenomenon of the surprising experience that comes when a therapist and client work in a creative space together. This is a fundamental resource for all who consider the use of the arts in therapy.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #716791 in Books
• Published on: 2004-11-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 182 pages

Review
... Unfolding descriptions of the ground, principles, theory and values that underlie expressive arts therapy... this book is a major landmark. --Jack S. Weller, Expressive Arts Program Director, California Institute of Integral Studies

Dr. Knill... has given us an original theory based on our ancient and most human roots, the need for expression. --Norma Canner, Dance Therapist, author of A Time To Dance

The definitive text on the intermodal approach to expressive arts therapy... essential reading for therapists, artists, [and] educators. --Stephen K. Levine, author of Poiesis: The Language of Psychology and the Speech of the Soul

Jack S. Weller, Expressive Arts Program Director, California Institute of Integral Studies
... Unfolding descriptions of the ground, principles, theory and values that underlie expressive arts therapy... this book is a major landmark.

Norma Canner, Dance Therapist, author of A Time To Dance
Dr. Knill... has given us an original theory based on our ancient and most human roots, the need for expression.