Portrait Therapy Caroline Miller a democratic therapeutic community (TC)

a democratic therapeutic community (TC)

focusing on preventing anxiety and depression

A stimulating reflection for those of us who are aware of the unwithering need of organising and structuring again and again our creative doubts

physical or psychological difficulties

domestic violence and adult abuse can come together to promote increased understanding and good practice

Portrait Therapy Caroline Miller a democratic therapeutic community (TC)Portrait therapy reverses the traditional roles in art therapy, utilising Edith Kramer's concept of the art therapist's 'third hand' to collaboratively design and paint their clients' portraits. It addresses 'disrupted' self identity, which is common in serious illness and characterised by statements like 'I don't know who I am anymore' and 'I'm not the person I used to be'. This book explores the theory and practice of portrait therapy, including