The CBT art activity book: 100 illustrated handouts for creative therapeutic work

186 Pages·2016·21.892 MB·English

by  Guest, Jennifer

Includes 6
Comics are perfect for working with young people. More than photocopiable
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explored through text and image, in a way that is accessible and worksheets
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sample comics created in collaboration with young people are included, g Cartooning
covering issues such as mental health, sexuality, trauma and bullying. There
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worksheets that can be adapted to suit the needs of any individual. Teen Stories
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worlds. Drew’s sensitive book is brimming with comics, worksheets, games
and advice to help you harness the power of comics in youth work.’
– Karrie Fransman, graphic novelist and comic creator,
author of The House That Groaned and Death of the Artist
Using comics to explore key
‘This is a must-read for anyone who cares about people. Jenny Drew successfully
life issues with young people
uses the comics form to present experiences of young people in a way that
invites us to reflect on how cultural issues can impact lives. Her provision of the
historical and social context and inclusion of workshop templates and resources
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Jenny Drew is a Preventions Keyworker for the Youth Offending Service,
providing intensive support to young people aged 8–17 to reduce their
risk of offending behaviour. Jenny has always loved comics, and since
obtaining her Advanced Diploma in the Therapeutic Application of the
Arts, she has been using cartoons as a therapeutic storytelling tool with
young people and runs workshops for adults on this subject. She is based
in the Bath/North East Somerset region, UK.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
73 Collier Street
London N1 9BE, UK
400 Market Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
JKP
www.jkp.com
Front cover design by Rebecca Hersey

Cartooning
Teen Stories
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ISBN 978 1 84905 425 6
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ISBN 978 1 84905 969 5
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Cartooning
Teen Stories
Using comics to explore key
life issues with young people
JENNY DREW
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
London and Philadelphia
Disclaimer: Anyone using children’s artwork in the public domain is required to obtain permission by
the individual and their parent/carer if they are under 18. Such permission has been given for the use of
artwork or photographs in this book. To protect the confidentiality of individuals, case examples have
been anonymised. If proper acknowledgement has not been made in respect of any material included,
the publisher would appreciate advice of such omission so that it may be made in future editions.
First published in 2016
by Jessica Kingsley Publishers
73 Collier Street
London N1 9BE, UK
and
400 Market Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
www.jkp.com
Copyright © Jenny Drew 2016
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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data
Drew, Jenny, author.
Cartooning teen stories : using comics to explore key life issues with young people / Jenny Drew.
pages cm
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-1-84905-631-1 (alk. paper)
1. Art therapy for youth. 2. Cartooning. 3. Comic books and teenagers. 4. Comic books and children. I.
Title.
RJ505.A7D74 2016
615.8’5156083--dc23
2015028883
British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data
A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
ISBN 978 1 84905 631 1
eISBN 978 1 78450 106 8
This book is dedicated to Helen, Mum, Dad, Steffy, Granny, Grandad,
Nana, Auntie Karen, Maggie, and all the rest of
my wonderful family (including Hooter and Cuttlefish),
and in loving memory of Wicklea Youth Centre

CONTENTS
Foreword by Holly, A Young Collaborator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
DISCLAIMER ........................................................... 13
Part I Working with Comics and Young People
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Chapter 1: The Therapeutic Application of the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Chapter 2: The Comic Participation Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Part II The Comics
How to Use the Comics in this Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Comic 1: Allen – The Story of a Young Carer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Comic 2: Brian – The Story of a Young Person with ADHD . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Comic 3: Emily – The Story of a Young Person Exploring
Her Sexual Identity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Comic 4: Jay – The Story of a Young Transgender Person . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Comic 5: Lauren – The Story of a Young Person with
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Comic 6: Cartoon Your Life – How to Make a Comic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Part III Practical Resources
Mirroring Using Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
The Safe Spoken Word – A One-Day Workshop for Young People
or Professionals on How to Share Stories Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Lesson Plans and Worksheets
Young Carers Lesson Plan: Allen’s Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
ADHD Lesson Plan: Brian’s Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
LGBT Issues and Homophobia Lesson Plan: Emily’s Story . . . . . .167
Gender Identity Lesson Plan: Jay’s Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Trauma and Resilience Lesson Plan: Lauren’s story . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Answers to Quizzes ..................................................... 181
References ............................................................ 183