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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Very toxic – Handle with care. Some aspects of the maternal function in art therapy

Pages 13-24 | Published online: 03 Jun 2008
 

Abstract

This paper looks at some of the key components of traditional art therapy practice from an object relations perspective. I suggest that there is no therapeutic relationship without a setting and explore this through the idea of the art therapy studio being like Winnicott's facilitating environment and by looking at aspects of the non-verbal role of the therapist. The concepts of maternal holding and containment are seen as important elements in the therapeutic process. Case material is provided to illustrate how a non-interpretive, but actively relational, model of art therapy can result in significant change.

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