The Art Therapist: A New Breed of Teacher.

Davis, Stephen F.; Ault, Robert E.

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ERIC Number: EJ235432

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980

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The Art Therapist: A New Breed of Teacher.

Davis, Stephen F.; Ault, Robert E.

Action in Teacher Education, v2 n3 p55-56 Sum 1980

Mentally ill patients engaging in art activities were seen to recover from their illnesses faster than those not so engaged. An art therapy profession has grown as the result of this observation and incorporates a variety of theoretical orientations ranging from highly educational to highly nondirective and analytic. (JD)

Descriptors: Art Therapy, Behavior Modification, Educational Therapy, Higher Education, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs, Psychotherapy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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