Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-228) and index.
Contents:
Art therapy treatment for military sexual trauma / Rachel Mims -- Art for warriors : a museum-based art therapy program for veterans / Raquel Farrell-Kirk -- Hand-papermaking with student veterans / Meredith McMacklin -- Building hope, resilience, and freedom in an open studio group / Jashley Boatwright -- Reflection, reminiscence, honor : working with veterans in later life / Erin Partridge -- Moral injury in veterans and military service members / Rachel Mims -- Mission resiliency : a large-group art therapy program / Deborah Murphy -- Art therapy in an active duty military substance abuse rehabilitation clinic / Courtney Bennett and Kevin D'Augustine -- Countertransference when working with military service members and veterans / Rachel Mims, Meredith McMackin, Gioia Chilton, Peter Buotte, and Kevin D'Augustine.
Summary:
"With both personal and professional insight from a range of contributors, this informative guide highlights the use of art therapy in a range of settings to support military veterans. Offering a wealth of knowledge on this approach and the variety of current programs available, this is an invaluable resource for all therapists looking to provide support for this population. Chapters explore the use of art therapy in a range of different settings, including museum programs, open studio therapy and assisted living environments, as well as large group therapy at treatment facilities for active-duty service members. It also offers rare insight into the effectiveness of art therapy in supporting veterans who are processing military sexual trauma, moral injury and countertransference, filling essential gaps in knowledge within this area. As demand for this practice continues to grow, Art Therapy with Veterans provides inspiration for future programs and therapists looking to support military communities"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.