Diane Waller Bücher

A guide to cancer treatment relief through art therapy. It provides theoretical insights into the value of art therapy for cancer sufferers.

The updated edition reflects recent social, cultural, and political changes, incorporating new examples that illustrate the model in practice. This fresh perspective enhances understanding and relevance, making it a valuable resource for readers seeking to engage with contemporary issues.

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Exploring the emotions of a young girl, the story delves into Olivia's feelings about the arrival of a new sibling. While her parents are excitedly preparing for the changes, Olivia grapples with her own thoughts and anxieties about sharing her home and attention. This narrative captures the mix of anticipation and uncertainty that often accompanies the introduction of a new family member, making it relatable for children facing similar experiences.

Art therapy across Europe has grown from different roots in different countries - for example, psychoanalysis, art education, psychology or medicine. It has also taken different forms in terms of philosophies, practice, training and institutional contexts. This text argues that art therapy in Europe has reached varying levels in terms of the build-up of clinical practice, and the prevalence (and influence) of training programmes.

Originally published in 1991 Becoming a Profession is the first comprehensive history of art therapists in Britain and of their struggle for professional recognition. Diane Waller discusses the work of the founding art therapists of the 1940s and 1950s and assesses their contribution in detail. She also puts art therapy in a political context, showing how the British Association for Art Therapists worked closely with the trade union movement in its campaigns to get professional recognition.