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Art Is Fun, Art Is Serious Business, and Everything in between: Learning from Art Therapy Research and Practice with Children and Teens

Year: 2022

Type: review

Abstract: This paper explores the current theoretical frames of working with children and adolescents, considers the socio-political and developmental considerations for art therapy practice within settings, and systems in which children are embedded. An illustration of the use of art materials, processes, and products for children and adolescents based on an art therapist's clinical experience in school settings, mental health hospital, adolescents' clinic, and private practice then follows.

Source: Children

DOI: 10.3390/children9091320

Author: Einat S. Metzl

Institution: Bar-Ilan University

Language: English

Topic: Art Therapy and Mental Health

Subfield: Conservation

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,885