Deadline: September 15, 2017
Medical conditions impact a person physically, emotionally, socially, cognitively, spiritually, and psychologically and often involve significant disruption to everyday life and to a person's sense of self. The practice of art therapy in medical settings occurs in numerous contexts, for individuals with an array of conditions, and for all ages. Art therapy in medical and healthcare settings has grown to become probably the largest area of published research in the field. This special issue on medical art therapy will highlight medical art therapy services, programs, and research. Art Therapy invites any relevant submissions, such as:
Art therapy services and programs for individuals diagnosed with cancer, diabetes, arthritis, epilepsy, AIDS/HIV, and other health conditions,
Art therapy for those living with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and other serious and long-term syndromes,
Theoretical and conceptual approaches to working in medical settings,
Research on the effectiveness of art therapy for ameliorating symptoms of illness and the effects of treatment,
The assessment of patient needs related to medical problems and treatment,
The specific use of art therapy materials and processes in medical settings,
The value of creativity for patients and families impacted by major health problems,
What distinguishes medical art therapy from the arts in health,
How art therapists can best interface with other medical service systems, and
The role of art therapy in assisting people with grief and loss related to illness.
The Journal welcomes theoretical and research articles, brief reports, viewpoints, and book reviews on these and related topics for this special issue on medical art therapy. Instructions for authors can be found at: http://www.tandfonline.com/action/authorSubmission?show=instructions&journalCode=uart20