Art Therapy Through the Lifespan

Art Therapy Through the Lifespan: A Collection of Case Studies introduces theories and models of human development highlighted by case studies written by art therapists and broken down by developmental age ranges.

Each chapter introduces vignettes written by seasoned art therapists, illuminating the clinical practice of art therapy across relevant developmental levels. Chapters cover major developmental factors through a range of theoretical perspectives, including the definition and use of art therapy, and how developmental knowledge and understanding impact art therapy practice with clients of all ages. The reader will develop an understanding of the impact of human development on assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of art therapy, and will be able to create effective art therapy interventions that coincide with factors related to events across the human lifespan that include normal and abnormal development.

The first of its kind, this book encourages and supports readers to develop their knowledge of art therapy and human development across the lifespan with a focus on safety, material quality, and artistic intent.

Peg Dunn-Snow is the owner of Children’s Corner: Art Therapy for Children in Davie, Florida. She has been in practice since 2004 and specializes in seeing children of military families.

Jill McNutt is an art therapy educator at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin. She also practices as a medical art therapist at Aurora Health Care and serves her local community as a founding member of the nonprofit Art Therapy House, Inc.