The Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy (Wiley Clinical Psychology Handbooks), 2nd Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

By David E. Gussak, Marcia L. Rosal

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.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 7, 2026
• Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1394214995
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1394214990
• Best Sellers Rank: #7,708,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #327 in Medical Clinical Psychology