Art Therapy Treatment with Sex Trafficking Survivors

Facilitating Empowerment, Recovery, and Hope
1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-1-138-60228-1
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 262 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 388 g

This groundbreaking book introduces and researches art therapy as a creative and effective treatment for the sensitive and pertinent issue of human sex trafficking. Rich empirical examples and best practices are provided through the contributors’ expertise and knowledge in the field of art therapy. Art therapy facilitates emotional catharsis, a personal sense of worth and empowerment through making choices; supports connection to others and the inner self; resolves trauma, grief, and shame; and provides hope for the future and recovery. This book explores art therapy interventions and outcomes through detailed case studies for sex trafficking survivors in the United States, India, and Nepal, and includes international recommendations for survivor treatment and recovery, as well as staff support programming. Professional helpers and learners from mental health, social services, medical care, and those who work with trafficking and sexual abuse survivors will benefit from this guide.

Zielgruppe

Professional and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kometiani, Mary K.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie Beratungspsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: Foundation to Sex Trafficking and Art Therapy as Treatment; 1: Introduction to the Destructive Pandemic of Sex Trafficking; 2: Deceptive Tactics and Adverse Consequences of Sex Trafficking; 3: The Exploration of Vulnerabilities to Sex Trafficking and their Role in Art Therapy Treatment; 4: Recommendations for Working with Individuals affected by Sex Trafficking; Part II: Populations Targeted by Sex Trafficking and the Role of Art Therapy in Recovery; 5: Beauty in the Disorder: Art Therapy with Sex Trafficking Survivors in Ohio, United States; 6: Art Therapy Treatment for Victims of Sex Trafficking, Boys; 7: Use of Expressive Art Therapies to Bring Healing from the Trauma of Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Kolkata, India; 8: The Women’s Transformational Program: An Art Therapy, Life Skills & Reproductive Health Program in Nepal; Part III: Closure and Concluding Reflections for Advocates; 9: Entrusted with Trauma: Advocacy and Human Trafficking; 10: Challenges and Future Considerations of Treatment for Sex Trafficked Survivors; Appendix

Über Autor(innen)

Mary K. Kometiani, MA, ATR-BC, LPCC, has over a decade of experience providing art therapy for survivors of sex trafficking, homeless families victimized by domestic violence, inpatient and outpatient pediatric medical patients and their families, and families of hospice patients and the bereaved. She is the owner and art therapist of Art Therapy Heals, LLC, collaborating with community organizations and educating the public about art therapy and its benefits. Since 2011, she has continuously served on the Buckeye Art Therapy Association board, including as president for two terms. She has also been a committee member for the American Art Therapy Association for the past three years. Mary has delivered numerous creative workshops and presentations at local colleges and regional, national, and international conferences. She has authored several articles and book chapters.