suzanlemont's review
4.0
This is a seminal work that outlines the foundations of expressive arts philosophy and why it's so useful in treating trauma. It's quite philosophical and dense in some places; if you don't have a strong background in philosophy, hermeneutics, and/or academic forms of inquiry you might struggle. But if you can plough through, there are great rewards to reap. Not for lay-people probably, but recommended or essential reading for every psychology, expressive arts therapy, psychiatry, and anyone who works with victims of trauma. p.s. It's *not* a "how to book - you're not going to get any ideas on exercises to do with groups or individuals! What you will get is a clearer foundation on what trauma is and how it operates and why the arts are so effective in dealing with trauma.
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