The Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy

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David E. Gussak (Florida State University, USA) Marcia L. Rosal (Florida State University, USA)

The Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy

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ISBN: 9781394214990

David E. Gussak (Florida State University, USA), Marcia L. Rosal (Florida State University, USA)

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Wiley-Blackwell
16 February 2026

Clinical psychology; Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama)

Series: Wiley Clinical Psychology Handbooks

A comprehensive discussion of the history, theory, and applications of art therapy

In the newly revised second edition of the Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy, a team of distinguished art therapists delivers a compilation of unprecedented depth and breadth on the subject of art therapy. It is a contemporary and holistic picture of a profession that has undergone profound transformation since the publication of the first edition of this book.

The editors expose you to a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, experiences, and perspectives that explain the countless applications and uses of art therapy. You’ll gain an appreciation for the most recent developments in the field via the contributions of the 116 authors whose works make up this Handbook.

Readers will also discover:

A thorough introduction to the history of art therapy Comprehensive explorations of the theoretical frameworks on which art therapy is built, including expressive, psychoanalytic, Jungian, and archetypal theories Practical discussions of media considerations in art therapy Complete treatments of developmental milestones, populations, settings, and research models and assessments in art therapy

Perfect for practicing art therapists, the Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy will also benefit students in the therapeutic professions and anyone else with an interest in the applications, background, history, and theory of a fascinating and practical discipline.

Edited by: David E. Gussak (Florida State University USA), Marcia L. Rosal (Florida State University, USA)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 249mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 41mm
Weight: 1.474kg
ISBN: 9781394214990
ISBN 10: 1394214995
Series: Wiley Clinical Psychology Handbooks
Pages: 1024
Publication Date: 16 February 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

David E. Gussak is Professor and Director of the Florida State University Institute for the Arts and Art Therapy with the Imprisoned. A recognized expert in art therapy in correctional and forensic systems, he has published several books and over 50 journal articles and chapters, and serves on numerous editorial and professional boards. Marcia L. Rosal is Professor Emerita and former Director of the Art Therapy Program at Florida State University. She is a past president of the American Art Therapy Association and a Fulbright Scholar. She has published extensively and served on multiple editorial boards, including The Arts in Psychotherapy and Art Therapy: Journal of the AATA.