[New Book] Mindful art therapy book

This book introduces a foundation for mindful art therapy practice by providing a coherent framework that bridges paradigms between eastern and western traditions. The author clarifies different approaches from mindfulness traditions to guide students and practitioners in determining the most suitable and personalised method for practice, research and professional development. The book features case studies and artworks from the treatment of common clinical presentations such as anxiety and depression and includes a guided meditation script and audio file.

Davis, B. 2015. Mindful Art Therapy.  Jessica Kingsley.

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[Article] Creating and empowerment in a children's hospice community

Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) uses a model of care that combines clinical expertise and artistic activities.  This article explains the benefits of this approach through two examples of recent music and arts projects: CHAS the Opera, and Art 21.

Scott, R., Sheridan, M., Blair, A. & Stewart, L. 2016. Creating and empowerment in a children's hospice community.  European Journal of Palliative Care, 33 (1) p 28-31

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[Book chapter] Intimations of Mortality: Art therapy with children and young people with life-limiting illnessess

The chapter focuses on the issues through an extended case study, supported by further case vignettes.  Issues covered include the effect of a life-limiting illness on the whole family, the value of the reflective space offered by art therapy, and the sick child's need to develop normally.  This is balanced by the need for at times for extra care, the pain and loss of the child who loses independence and the ability to keep up with their peers.  The author draws on developmental and attachment theories, and family dynamics.


Bissonet, J. 2015.  Intimations of Mortality: Art therapy with children and young people with life-limiting illnesses.   In Liebmann, S. & Weston, S. (eds). Art therapy with physical conditions.  Jessica Kingsley.

[Book Chapter] The power of the image in memory-making with children with life-limiting conditions.

This chapter looks at the role of art therapy in family support work in a children's hospice. It starts by describing the client-centred philosophy of the hospice and the varied style and content of interventions offered to clients.  It describes the use of "memory-making" techniques, such as photos, stories, scrapbooks, and momentos.  Several case studies show how these techniques are used in different situations and show how art therapy and image-making can link past, present and future.


Simpson, C. 2015. The power of the image in memory-making with children with life-limiting conditions.  In Liebmann, S. & Weston, S. (eds). Art therapy with physical conditions.  Jessica Kingsley