Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is increasingly being diagnosed in people of all ages; and this book demonstrates how art therapy can not only assist with diagnosis; but also provides a valuable means of helping to improve skills such as concentration and focus; boost self-esteem; and cope with impulsivity. Educational social skills art groups can help with understanding of AD/HD in addition to teaching strategies to relieve the symptoms. Art therapy is also important for alleviating feelings of isolation and confusion that may come with the diagnosis; and; as an ongoing process; it can be a useful tool for checking clients progress from the initial assessment onwards.In the first part of her book; the author explores ways of using art therapy and of setting up art therapy groups. Her advice and practical suggestions will be useful to anyone with an interest in AD/HD. The later chapters offer therapists more detailed guidance on therapy sessions with clients with AD/HD. Practical and informative; and based on the authors long experience with art therapy and AD/HD; this will be a valuable book for therapists; mental health professionals; and people who live or work with AD/HD.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Essential ReadingBy SilenosI couldnt say that Ive always agreed with Rosenbaum - his raising of the sleek Rear Window above Vertigo. his preference for the tedious Spiders Stratagem instead of the traumwelt of Il Conformista. much on Hou Hsiao-Hsien. who I love. but precious little about Tsai Ming-Liang. his excessive praise for Maddin. are all probable points of contentious banter. But having also sat through the seven plus hours of Tarrs Satantango. and found myself very much on the same page as Rosenbaum. Ive come to think that these are mere quibbles and noticed that. more often than not. Ive been cheering his opinions from the aisles. And. of course. hes right about the vast majority of film reviewers being star-struck lickspittles. not to say paid lackeys.What we have in Jonathan Rosenbaum is a writer who. like Gilberto Perez. seems incapable of NOT furnishing his readers with fresh thoughts and new insights about works that they thought. incorrectly. they knew sufficiently well. This is what a critic. in any field. must seek to accomplish. and something which most fail at miserably. I cannot think of higher praise for this collection. But read his Altman chapter: it goes to the very core of the whys of Bobs sustained influence. Essential cinema and essential reading then. and. whats best. at a moment when. more than ever. a larger share of the films he mentions can now be viewed by anyone with a DVD player. Better times.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Thomas DeRobertoExcellent product and service!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Robert R.Great!
