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Self-mutilation and art therapy : violent creation / Diana Milia.

By: Publication details: London : Jessica Kingsley, 2000.Description: 205 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 1853026832
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Contents:
1. Sacrificial and Aesthetic Aspects of Body Modification -- 2. Psychological Perspectives on Self-Mutilation -- 3. Transformation and Self-assertion in the Case of Mary -- 4. Merging and Differentiation in the Case of Kate -- 5. Sacrifice to Symbolization in the Case of Eric -- 6. Art Therapy Processes with Self-mutilating clients.
Summary: The author of this title examines the effect of art therapy interventions with clients who harm their bodies. This book begins with a definition of self-mutilation and examines theories from psychoanalytical literature.
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Barcode
Book Book CGLAS Library Cream 615.85156 MIL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 10362

Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-197) and indexes.

1. Sacrificial and Aesthetic Aspects of Body Modification -- 2. Psychological Perspectives on Self-Mutilation -- 3. Transformation and Self-assertion in the Case of Mary -- 4. Merging and Differentiation in the Case of Kate -- 5. Sacrifice to Symbolization in the Case of Eric -- 6. Art Therapy Processes with Self-mutilating clients.

The author of this title examines the effect of art therapy interventions with clients who harm their bodies. This book begins with a definition of self-mutilation and examines theories from psychoanalytical literature.