Art therapist Junge presents the first book to focus explicitly on identity issues for the art therapist and to seek input from other art therapists. She attempts to clarify art therapy
identity, touting it as a new field, indivisible--i.e., not comprised of one part artist and one part therapist--with core values and attributes that herald its special and separate status. In
six chapters she introduces the subject; argues for a new profession that is not just an offshoot of art or therapy; examines problems faced by art therapists as they seek to achieve identity
and credibility professionally; presents 21 essays from contributors, all prominent art therapists from different generations with different ideas; explores a two-year process to achieve and
promulgate a shared public identity; and presents concluding remarks. The book targets both novice and experienced art therapists. There are contributors, appendixes, bibliography, about the
author. No index. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
