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“Megan A. Robb’s book on the practice and research of art therapy groups is both timely and much needed. Beginning with a historical analysis of the evolution of group therapy, Robb effectively weaves together the neglected contributions of Black and brown art therapists and reviews the many formats in which group art therapy has been conceptualized and practiced. The book eloquently bridges theory and practice and advances diverse possibilities for art therapy.” —Savneet K. Talwar, Professor, Department of Art Therapy and Counseling, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA “In a new book on group art therapy, Robb brings a critical lens to previous texts that largely focus on a medical and psychodynamic model, missing out on the rich history of using group art therapy to build relationships, bridge communities, and address social issues. By including a range of theoretical orientations, multiple views of how to use the art, and a more humanistic view of membership and leadership in a group, this book will serve to inform and educate a new generation of art therapists to expand our understanding of art therapy.” —Sarah E. Kremer, PhD, LPCC, ATR-BC, Senior Lecturer, Dominican University of California, USA; Clinical Director, Puente de la Costa Sur, USA Group Art Therapy Group Art Therapy: Practice and Research is the first textbook of its kind, taking into account practice-based evidence and using a transtheoretical approach to present a range of art therapy group interventions. The book covers essential topics, including leadership, art making, successful therapeutic factors, and the basic stages of developing and facilitating groups. Offering practical information not only to students but also to experienced practitioners, the chapters provide details about preparation and practice, note-taking and documentation, and research tips. Adhering to the most up-to-date educational standards and ethical codes of art therapy, the book covers the full range of settings and art therapy approaches. This text will prepare art therapy graduate students and practitioners to lead groups in a variety of settings, theoretical approaches, and applications. Megan A. Robb is an art therapist, educator, and researcher who has presented nationally and internationally. She is professor and program director of art therapy counseling at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where she focuses on integrating relational cultural theory, group practice, and art therapy. Group Art Therapy Practice and Research Megan A. Robb Cover image: Being among and Between (2021), Megan A. Robb First published 2022 by Routledge 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158 and by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2022 Megan A. Robb The right of Megan A. Robb to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Robb, Megan A., author. Title: Group art therapy : practice and research / Megan A. Robb. Description: New York, NY : Routledge, 2022. Identifiers: LCCN 2021036909 (print) | LCCN 2021036910 (ebook) | ISBN 9780367527778 (paperback) | ISBN 9780367527778 (hardback) | ISBN 9781003058335 (ebook) Subjects: LCSH: Art therapy. | Arts—Therapeutic use. | Group psychotherapy. Classification: LCC RC489.A7 R586 2022 (print) | LCC RC489.A7 (ebook) | DDC 616.89/1656—dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021036909 LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021036910 ISBN: 978-0-367-52778-5 (hbk) ISBN: 978-0-367-52777-8 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-003-05833-5 (ebk) DOI: 10.4324/9781003058335 Typeset in Times New Roman by Apex CoVantage, LLC To the frank conversations I had with group members who taught me humility time and time again Contents List of Figures xiv List of Tables xv Acknowledgments xvi Introduction 1 Intention of the Book 2 History of Group Therapy 2 Chapter Overviews 6 Chapter 1: Theories of Group Art Therapy 7 Chapter 2: Types and Formats of Group 7 Chapter 3: Art Media 8 Chapter 4: Dynamics That Work 9 Chapter 5: Therapeutic Factors 9 Chapter 6: Leadership 9 Chapter 7: Stages of Group Development and Group Preparation 10 Chapter 8: Beginning Stage 10 Chapter 9: Working Stage 11 Chapter 10: Ending Stage 11 Chapter 11: Documentation and Evaluation 11 Limitations 12 1 Theories of Art Therapy Groups 15 Studio-Based Group Theory 17 Leader 17 Member 17 Art Making 18 Feminist Theory 18 Leader 19 Member 19 Social Action Theory 20 Leader 20 Member 21 Existential Theory 21
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