Self-Mutilation and Art Therapy Jennifer Eades regardless of one's cognitive abilities

regardless of one's cognitive abilities

Joey has strategies that will help him and other children to cope

It is widely acknowledged that music is of great value for people with learning difficulties

drawing on useful examples from practice and providing solutions to potential challenges that carers and family members will face

and the overwhelming influence of sensory sensitivities

Self-Mutilation and Art Therapy Jennifer Eades regardless of one's cognitive abilitiesDiana Milia examines the effect of art therapy interventions with clients who harm their bodies. Her starting point is the definition of self mutilation itself. In many cultures, self mutilation is incorporated in sacrificial rituals as a means of healing the whole society. Body modifications such as scarification and tattooing are used in rites of purification, healing and maturity. Self mutilation may also be incorporated in performance art. Diana