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Inspired by the experience of art therapists who have pioneered work with people with cancer and including those who have experienced this devastating illness at first hand, this book acknowledges the outstanding work of the Corinne Burton Trust which has supported the development of art therapy services in hospices and clinics throughout the United Kingdom. Narratives, case studies, new theoretical insights, and the inclusion of writing from Italy, France and the United States of America contribute to the strength and originality of the book. Therapeutic work is placed in its institutional context, demonstrating the importance for the art therapy service of being understood, supported and valued at managerial level - and how the lack of this can impact adversely on patient care. Moreover, many of the contributions have a sociological and anthropological nature, which gives the book a unique and challenging dimension. Art Therapy and Cancer Care is key reading for art therapists, artists in health care and other health or social care professionals who are looking for approaches that will improve the quality of living for cancer patients, yet not shy away from the process of dying. The contributors Jacqui Balloqui, Maureen Bocking, Timothy Duesbury, Ken Evans, Cinzia Favara-Scacco, Barry Falk, Elizabeth Goll Lerner, David Hardy, Kathryn Horn Coneway, Paola Luzzatto, Caryl Sibbett, Elizabeth Stone Matho, Michele Wood, Diane Waller.Product Identifiers
PublisherOpen University Press
ISBN-139780335216208
eBay Product ID (ePID)89573245
Product Key Features
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameArt Therapy and Cancer Care
Publication Year2005
SubjectMedicine
TypeTextbook
AuthorDiane Waller, Caryl Sibbett
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height230 mm
Item Weight473 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorDiane Waller, Caryl Sibbett