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1 online resource (xii, 244 pages) :, This book constitutes an important step in demonstrating that art therapy is a unique offering for persons aged sixty-five years and older, giving the potential for enrichment and healing in those lives. Describing the various ways in which art therapy can be used in the treatment of mental and emotional problems of older adults, the editor encourages the reader to use the suggestions and concepts within or tailor them to suit one's own specific working environment or population. Divided into three sections, this book proposes creative art therapies interventions, directives, and ideas along with model programs and examples of work in different settings, \"Recommended readings\": pages 233-237, Includes bibliographical references and index, 1. Pottery making on a wheel with older adult nursing home residents -- 2. The use of sandtray with older adult clients -- 3. Lifebooks with older adults: making memories last -- 4. Fostering well-being and community in a continuing care setting: the George Derby Artworks Program -- 5. Setting your metaphor: the use of the arts and the imagination with dying persons -- 6. Home-based art therapy for older adu

Author

Magniant, Rebecca C. Perry

Publisher

Springfield, Ill. : Charles C. Thomas

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9780398074562

Subjects

Medical, Nursing, Medicine

Updated

2026-03-24