Table of Contents

Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
1. The Many Hats of a Pediatric Medical Art Therapist (Michelle Itczak).
2. Infection Control and Art Supplies (Andrea Davis).
3. Extending your Reach (Julia Gant and Anna Moore).
4. Art from the Heart (Natasha Westrich-Wood).
5. Pain and Perseverance (Megan Belcher).
6. Advocacy through Innovation (Abbien Crowley Ciucci).
7. Therapy Dolls with Patients and Siblings in Children's Palliative Care (Josie Mahoney).
8. 'In Memory Of...' Terminal Illness and Bereavement (Kayleigh Orr).
9. Multidisciplinary Engagement and Cultural Considerations When Working with Adolescents Affected by Cancer (Nana Zhvitiashvili).
10. Narrative, Positive and Mindfulness-based Art Therapy (Aimee O'Neill).
11. Explorations of Intersectionality in Outpatient Art Psychotherapy with Adolescents Requiring Blood Transfusions (Kristen Catchpole).
12. Art Therapy in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology as Trauma-Informed Care (Tracy Councill).
13. Art Therapy on a Pediatric Burn Unit (Megan Belcher).
Appendices.

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A comprehensive guide to the practice of medical art therapy with children

About the Author

Michelle Itczak is Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling/Art Therapy at the University of Indianapolis and also works in private practice. Michelle was the founding art therapist of the art therapy program at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. She lives in Indianapolis, US.

Reviews

This edited book provides a comprehensive overview of medical art therapy with children in diverse medical settings. Rather than presenting a singular viewpoint on art therapy practice, the book highlights the diverse settings, approaches, and goals. Loaded with helpful case studies, this must need book is for anyone considering practicing in pediatric art therapy.
*Megan Robb, ATR-BC, LPC, Associate Professor of Art Therapy Counseling, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville*