Art therapy and AD/HD : diagnostic and therapeutic approaches by Safran, Diane Stein instant download

Art therapy and AD/HD : diagnostic and therapeutic approaches by Safran, Diane Stein instant download

1 online resource (224 pages) :, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is increasingly being diagnosed in people of all ages, and this book demonstrates how art therapy can not only assist with diagnosis, but also provides a valuable means of helping to improve skills such as concentration and focus, boost self-esteem, and cope with impulsivity. Educational social skills art groups can help with understanding of AD/HD in addition to teaching strategies to relieve the symptoms. Art therapy is also important for alleviating feelings of isolation and confusion that may come with the diagnosis, and, as an ongoing process, it c, Includes bibliographical references and index, Print version record, Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Conceptualizing and Assessing Attention Deficits; 2 Setting Up Children/Adolescent; 3 The First Session; 4 Group Therapy for Children; 5 Ongoing Art Therapy Groups with Children and Adolescents; 6 Adult AD HD Art Therapy Sessions