Portrait Therapy Caroline Miller A stimulating reflection for those

A stimulating reflection for those of us who are aware of the unwithering need of organising and structuring again and again our creative doubts

domestic violence and adult abuse can come together to promote increased understanding and good practice

residential and respite settings

a democratic therapeutic community (TC)

physical or psychological difficulties

Portrait Therapy Caroline Miller A stimulating reflection for thosePortrait therapy reverses the traditional roles in art therapy, utilising Edith Kramer's concept of the art therapist's 'third hand' to collaboratively design and paint their clients' portraits. It addresses 'disrupted' self identity, which is common in serious illness and characterised by statements like 'I don't know who I am anymore' and 'I'm not the person I used to be'. This book explores the theory and practice of portrait therapy, including