I received a copy from Rockridge Press through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
If you’re interested in art therapy, this might be something you’ll be interested in! Inside, you’ll find that the book is split into two parts: an overview of mindfulness-based art therapy and five chapters covering different mediums one may use to explore this type of therapy.
As an artist, this book really excited me! I’ve heard that there’s all kinds of different forms of therapy outside of therapy including art therapy, animal-assisted therapy, and horticultural therapy. This is my first step in exploring art therapy, or in this case, mindfulness-based art therapy! Here I learned about how one can benefit from it, how to prepare oneself to begin, and different types of exercises and approaches. I also liked that the book covered the following mediums across five chapters: painting and drawing, digital art and photography, sculpture and textiles, writing, and collages.
All in all, I think this is an excellent book. It’s not intimidating, it explains the science behind the method, and it shows readers how they can explore a different form of therapy. It’s a great way to get the ball rolling, especially when working through traditional therapy at the same time!
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