A Practice-Led Handbook of Art Therapy with Children and Young People

An Ethical and Effective Approach
A definitive handbook on contemporary art therapy with children and young people. Combining theory, case material, and creative therapeutic exercises, it helps practitioners respond ethically and effectively to a comprehensive range of issues including trauma, safeguarding, neurodivergence, cultural difference and issues of intersectionality.

The current mental health crisis is leaving rapidly increasing numbers of children and young people in need of urgent therapeutic support. Amid the pressures of an increasingly complex and uncertain world, the need for effective and accessible mental health interventions has never been greater.

Advances in neuroscience, trauma research, and neurodivergence-informed practice show the unique power of art therapy to intervene successfully with a range of mental health issues including developmental trauma and to support emotional regulation.

This timely and comprehensive guide to contemporary practice combines theory, clinical insights, and practical tools. Curated by leading clinician Mary Rose Brady, it offers a framework for safe, effective work. Each chapter shares reflections from experienced practitioners, case materials, and adaptable art therapy activities, alongside legislative and contextual guidance. Together, these resources equip therapists with information to respond with confidence to the evolving needs of children and young people

Contributor: Mary Rose Brady (Edited by), Amanda Cyriax (Contributions by), Natalia Gómez-Carlier (Contributions by), Rachel Yang (Contributions by), Francesca La Neve (Contributions by), Vicky Armstrong (Contributions by), Amanda Platt (Contributions by), Jue Ann Ng (Contributions by), Pamela Whitaker (Contributions by), Sara Powell (Contributions by), Mariam Halawani (Contributions by), Chris Woods (Contributions by), Patricia Watts (Contributions by), Saul M Golden (Contributions by)

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