Art in Action Steven Shardlow The book provides a unique

The book provides a unique perspective on the common issues faced by arts therapists when working with other professionals and will assist arts therapists in promoting their profession to co-workers and clients

a topic that until recently has received little attention

The writers examine art therapy with young patients suffering from burns

their family and peers

despair and jealousy

Art in Action Steven Shardlow The book provides a uniqueThe field of expressive arts is closely tied to the work of therapeutic change. As well as being beneficial for the individual or small group, expressive arts therapy has the potential for a much wider impact, to inspire social action and bring about social change. The book's contributors explore the transformative power of the arts therapies in areas stricken by conflict, political unrest, poverty or natural disaster and discuss how and why