A LEAP OF FAITH: The Call to Art
- ISBN-10
- 0398083444
- ISBN-13
- 9780398083441
- Series
- A Leap of Faith
- Category
- Art therapy
- Pages
- 210
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999-01-01
- Publisher
- Charles C Thomas Publisher
- Author
- Ellen G. Horovitz
Description
In this new book A Leap of Faith: The Call to Art, Horovitz examines the diverse and convergent roles of the therapist as artist, writer, mother, teacher, and clinician. This new book questions what is essential in art therapy and engages authentic positioning in and out of the therapeutic office. This return to art, or the "call to art," changed the author’s identity and efficacy as a therapist. Artwork, fiction, and clinical work transform as insight occurs. The casework throughout the book provides models for integrating the assessment and intuitive features of art therapy educator and clinician. Horovitz' own work and that of her clients is shared without guile. In this book, the myth of clinician neutrality is broken and instead the author's focus is on bringing one's conscious self to work in order to become more authentic with oneself and one’s clients. This state of "elemental play" perpetuates that connection with the patient as another human being on the trajectory towards wellness. The fundamental process of art making that guides personal and professional life is described as "elemental play." Play is seen as the intrinsic element of the art making process that offers directions for resolution of conflicts, the evolution of personal growth, and ultimately 'soulution.' This concept of an artistic "soulution" offers the necessary elements of healing and transformation. For any reader, whether trained in art therapy or not, A Leap of Faith: The Call to Art validates the transcendent aspects of art creativity, and play.
Get the book
Other editions
Similar books
-
Plus Connection - Women's Health Through Creativity: Dale Street Women's Health Centre, Port Adelaide (SA) in Partnership with Our Community...
By Catherine MurphyThis book covers issues of women's health, history, community cultural development, new feminisms and the voices of the Kaurna women who have lived in and around Port Adelaide for so many years.
-
The Arts Therapies: A Revolution in Healthcare
By Phil JonesThe focus is on improving healthcare environments , for example , by making them more ' friendly or interesting and involving the local community in arts that are ' socially relevant ( Roberts and Bund , 1993 : 2 ) .
-
Hand in Hand
By Betty Bedard-BidwellFor example, a seven-year-old girl, Lynn, came into the playroom and stated that she wanted to paint. She went to the easel and painted one stripe of each colour on the paper. When asked about her picture, Lynn said that it was a ...
-
Helping to Heal: The Arts in Health Care
By Jonathan Croall, Peter SeniorCharts the growth of the arts for health movement in the UK during the 1980s and 90s.
-
Clay Work and Body Image in Art Therapy: Using Metaphor and Symbolism to Heal
By Trisha Crocker, Susan M. D. CarrThis book highlights clay work as a significant resource for art therapists, arts in health practitioners, and counsellors, providing an emotive yet contained approach to the development of personal body image acceptance and self-compassion ...
-
Art Therapy: An Introduction
By Judith Aron RubinDalley , T. , Case , C. , Schaverien , J. , Weir , F. , Halliday , D. , Hall , P. N. , & Waller , D. ( 1987 ) . Images of art therapy . London : Routledge . Dalley , T. , Rifkind , G. , & Terry , K. ( 1993 ) .
-
Spiritual Art Therapy (3rd Ed.): An Alternate Path
By Ellen G. HorovitzTN: Dugan Publishers. Horovitz, E. G. (1999). A leap of faith: The call to art. Springfield, IL: Charles C Thomas. Horovitz-Darby, E. G. (1988). Art therapy assessment of a minimally language skilled. deaf child.
-
SPIRITUAL ART THERAPY: An Alternate Path (2nd Ed.)
By Ellen G. HorovitzHettler urges counselors to set example for society. Guidepost, 17–18. Holy Bible in King James version. (1985). TN: Dugan Publishers. Horovitz, E.G. (1999). A leap of faith: The call to art. Springfield, IL: Charles C Thomas.
-
A Guide to Conducting Art Therapy Research
By Harriet WadesonA Guide to Conducting Art Therapy Research
-
'Beyond the Mind's Eye': Art Therapy and Creative Healing
'Beyond the Mind's Eye': Art Therapy and Creative Healing