Description
Book SynopsisUsing art therapy, lived experience, and DBT skills in combination, this book offers insight into how, together, these methods can help prevent youth suicide. Practical advice for professionals and case studies will result in increased confidence in using DBT with young people. In this helpful and empowering book, readers are guided through the background, theory, and use of art therapy and DBT as a positive intervention. Schorr exemplifies these practices through The Arts in Recovery for Youth (AIRY) model - an art therapy model informed by research in suicidology and best practices in suicide prevention.
Practical resources and a wide range of art therapy directives are included in order to seamlessly integrate DBT-informed art therapy into caring and therapeutic work with evidence-based measurable outcomes.
Trade ReviewThe author tells her personal story and interweaves her lived experience with testimonials and illustrated case studies. In addition, the practical applications of her well-researched, innovative, treatment model, creates an invaluable book for anyone working with or living with at risk adolescents. -- Ellen Joffe-Halpern BFA Med ret. Expressive Arts Therapist
Table of ContentsForeword
Introduction
PART I. ART THERAPY & YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION
1.The Development of Arts in Recovery for Youth
2. Origins of Art Therapy with Suicidal Individuals
3. The Influence of Art Education
4. Art Therapy and Suicide Prevention: The Literature
5. Art Therapy and Adolescent Development
6.Art and Adolescent Learning Styles
7. Preparation, Process and Product in Art Therapy with Young People
PART II: YOUTH SUICIDE
8. Best Practices in Suicide Prevention
9. Regan's Story
10.The Lived Experience Model
11. Social Factors in Suicidality
12. The Role of Emotional & Psychological Pain in Suicidality
PART III: DBT-INFORMED ART THERAPY
13. DBT-informed Art Therapy
14. A DBT-informed Art Therapy Case Study: The Story of Maya
15. Gregory´s Story
16. Interpersonal Skills
PART IV: OTHER RISK FACTORS FOR SUICIDE: TRAUMA & ADDICTION
17. Art Therapy & Collective Trauma
18. Working with the Body: Bottom Up Processes
19. Addiction and Suicidality
PART V: RESOURCES FOR HELPING PROFESSIONALS
20. Self Care for Professionals
21. Skills-based Expressive Art Therapy Directives
22. Measurable Outcomes
CONCLUSION
APPENDICES
Appendix A Guidelines for Responsible Media Reporting About Suicide
Appendix B Sample Safety Plan
Appendix C Guidelines for Parents and Loved Ones for Assessing Risk
Appendix D Challenging Your Own Bias & Myths about Suicide
Appendix E Anti-Bullying Resources
Appendix F Self care/ STS Assessments
Appendix G Resources for Suicide Prevention
