ACT Art Therapy

Creative Approaches to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Amy Backos

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
21 September 2022

Psychology; Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama)

There is nothing prescriptive about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Art Therapy. Both involve the client and the therapist cultivating creativity and psychological flexibility by letting go of limited, constricted, or habitual ways of thinking and being. This leads us to think, create, respond, and behave in ways of our choosing, bringing richness and renewed meaning to our lives.

Through this work you will be able to apply ACT-informed art therapy to your practice. Art activities both illustrate the concepts and exist as stand-alone interventions to heighten creative potential and mindful attention to the present moment. ACT is effective when treating psychological difficulties such as depression, anxiety, OCD and psychosis. Readers will develop a meaningful context for understanding how ACT and art therapy align to creatively achieve positive outcomes for you and your clients.

By: Amy Backos
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 370g
ISBN: 9781787758032
ISBN 10: 1787758036
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 21 September 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Amy Backos, PhD, ATR-BC is a Licensed Psychologist and Registered and Board- Certified Art Therapist, with over 25 years of experience. She is owner of the Art Therapy Center of San Francisco. She is author of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Art Therapy and co-editor of Emerging Perspectives in Art Therapy.

Reviews for ACT Art Therapy: Creative Approaches to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

A clear and understandable overview of ACT. -- Carolyn Mehlomakulu, Creativity in Therapy An essential book for all therapists! The first of its kind. -- Jocelyn Fitzgerald, LMFT, ATR-BC, co-author of Colorful Place and EMDR and Creative Arts Therapies Backos delivers an empowering bounty of wisdom and support to those on the courageous journey towards health, hope, and healing. -- Claudia Mezzera, Ph.D, LMFT, ATR A brilliant description of evidence-based theory and art therapy from a personal and professional account. -- Louvenia Jackson PhD, MFT, ATR-BC, author of Cultural Humility in Art Therapy