Drawing from within using art to treat eating disorders - Hinz, Lisa D. (J. Kingsley, 2006)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-187) and indexes
Using art to treat eating disorders -- Eating disorders and target areas for healing -- Getting started using art in therapy -- Effects of the eating disorder -- Understanding childhood influences -- Promoting problem-solving skills -- Reclaiming emotions -- Addressing body image issues -- Enhancing self-acceptance -- Fostering a spiritual connection -- When therapy comes to an end -- Final considerations
Drawing from Within is an introductory guide for those wanting to explore the use of art with clients with eating disorders. Art therapy is a particularly effective therapeutic intervention for this group, as it allows them to express uncomfortable thoughts and feelings through artistic media rather than having to explain them verbally. Lisa D. Hinz outlines the areas around which the therapist can design effective treatment programmes, covering family influences, body image, self-acceptance, problem solving and spirituality. Each area is discussed in a separate chapter and is accompanied by s