Art Therapy and Dramatherapy

In addition to being a ‘how to’ manual for art and dramatherapy, this book is a melange of autobiography, anthropology, psychoanalysis, case reports, cross-cultural analysis, art reproduction, poetry, literary quotation, and mythology. – The LancetThere is energy, creativeness and richness of imagery in this book…The book is well referenced and relevant theoretical concepts are explained…there is some very good sound advice…on many different issues. – InscapeThis book breaks new ground. This is a well researched study for the serious therapist. But it is also intelligible and stimulating for the non-specialist. Throughout the book there is a generous sprinkling of black and white illustrations. It is a reference book for inspiration a well as information. – ReformThe authors, whose passion for their work is obvious, are creative and generous in providing a text rich in methodology for arts therapists interested in expanding their practice. – American Journal of Art Therapy

Sue Jennings’ career in professional theatre and dramatherapy spans over 40 years. She currently holds Visiting Professorships at the University of Ulster, Tel Hai College and New York University, and is Senior Research Fellow at the University of Surrey Roehampton. Sue has written and edited over a dozen books, including Introduction to Dramatherapy.

Åse Minde, Dip ATh, is Founder/Director of Art Therapy training in Norway.

Both authors trained as dancers as children before establishing themselves as art and drama therapists. They have extensive clinical experience in psychiatry, learning disabilities, family therapy and eating disorders.