By creating a therapeutic outlet for processing and self-expression, art therapy is an especially effective way to help emerging adults to develop their mentalizing faculty. With an 8-week syllabus, this professional guide provides detailed directives on putting mentalizing-based arts interventions into clinical practice with those aged 18-30, in a group or individual setting. With a specific focus on the differences in treating this age group, and case examples to demonstrate how art therapy interventions enhance mentalizing, this guide is an ideal resource for all professional art therapists looking to utilize their distinct capabilities and specialized training in a psychiatric hospital setting.
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I enthusiastically recommend this ground-breaking book. A sound foundation in mentalization principles is followed by details of practice innovations which coherently extend art therapy within the MBT model. Clear descriptions of the approach are supported by vivid testimony from the young adults who used art therapy. Much to value here for art therapists working with a range of client groups.
Mentalizing theory has finally found a therapeutic application for client groups that it has not been able to reach in words alone. This is the best practical guide for a clinical application that will, I hope, generate practical support not just for our therapists but all practitioners willing to step outside the frame of their traditional boundaries. Everyone has much to learn from this excellent book.
This book is a gem. These talented clinicians and excellent writers contribute substantially to their field by explicating a richly psychotherapeutic approach to patients' expressive artwork. The book is expertly curated with clinical examples and concrete guidelines for structuring groups, all framed in a lucid articulation of the mentalizing approach to treatment.
Reading about theory-informed practice of mentalizing art therapy couldn't be any easier. Mentalizing in Group Art Therapy is a much needed text that provides clear theory and practice of mentalizing in art therapy. The chapters build upon defining theory that leaves the reader with a sense of readiness to practice. Furthermore, the clearly illustrated examples of dialogue among clients, therapists, and artwork illuminate the practice of mentalizing in action. This book is a must for art therapists to self-reflect on their practice and hone their skills.
Kula and Kate describe their exploration about the solid worth Mentalizing Based Art Therapy can bring. They provide art therapists and colleagues with a 'compass' to the MBAT. They describe several interventions and group discussions concerning how the process of making a tangible artwork can enhance mentalizing. A lovely hopeful book about youngsters in a tumultuous and critical stage of life.
Moore and Marder bring the power of art therapy, with a mentalizing approach, to emerging adult groups, in order to gain personal insight into self, and empathy towards others. This book is a must for anyone working with emerging adults. The interventions are innovative and easy to incorporate into your own personal practice. I plan to bring this information to my students so they can best serve the this unique population.
Authors Moore and Marder have taken art therapy to a whole new level with the addition of the concept of Mentalizing. Here the authors demonstrate their work with patients through explication of Mentalizing processes along with case examples of how to work with artistic metaphors to produce growth in self-understanding. This is a particularly valuable new volume in group mental health treatment.
Moore and Marder have authored a marvelous introduction to mentalizing in art therapy - not only well written, but also understandable. This is no small feat, because even though mentalizing is theoretically simple, it is also complex. My thanks to Kula and Kate for this fine gift to our field!