A Practice-Led Handbook of Art Therapy with Children and Young People
An Ethical and Effective Approach
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
18 March 2026
Summary
The current mental health crisis is leaving rapidly increasing numbers of children and young people in need of urgent therapeutic support. Amid the pressures of an increasingly complex and uncertain world, the need for effective and accessible mental health interventions has never been greater.
Advances in neuroscience, trauma research, and neurodivergence-informed practice show the unique power of art therapy to intervene successfully with a range of mental health issues including de…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781787756342 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1787756343 |
| Author: | Mary Rose Brady, Amanda Cyriax, Amanda Platt, Chris Woods, Francesca La Neve, Jue Ann Ng, Mariam Halawani, Natalia Gómez-Carlier, Pamela Whitaker, Patricia Watts |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 41g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
As a lifelong practicing artist, I understand that one of the enduring powers of art is its ability to externalise complex thoughts and feelings. Art therapy is effective for children and young people as it provides an outlet for the expression of thoughts and feelings that they may struggle to articulate verbally, which is particularly pertinent in the context of the current mental health crisis. This comprehensive handbook offers innovative and evidence informed methods to engage children and young people and is suitable for anyone working in the arts or related fields looking to enhance their knowledge of the therapeutic benefits of art * Ken Currie RSA, Practicing Artist & Royal Scottish Academician *
By generously sharing insights from her own practice and carefully curating the work of some of the most innovative practitioners in the field, Mary Rose Brady has created the go-to manual for art therapists and related professionals working with children and young people. Combining accessible theory with practical exercises, this essential guide brings together leading practices and valuable insights to support and inspire those working in an increasingly complex field * Sarah Kendrick, Psychotherapist and Clinical Director of Mental Health Innovations *
About The Author
Mary Rose Brady
- Consultant Art Psychotherapist
- Supervisor
- Parenting Practitioner
- Lecturer
- Over 30 years’ experience in working with the impact of trauma on child, adolescent, and adult development
- Course Director of the first Creative Therapeutic Practice course in the UAE
- Previously held a senior post at the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) as lead advisor for children and young people
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