Art Therapy in Palliative Care: The Creative Response

This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the practice and results of art therapy in palliative care. It includes first-hand accounts from both therapists and clients in a variety of palliative care settings including: - * hospices and hospitals * patients own homes * prisons (AIDS patients) * adolescent griefwork groups These case studies include examples of client art work and illustrate clearly how art therapy can allow patients to regain feelings of control over their lives.