Abstract
Great Britain is one of the places in the world where art therapy is well recognized and organized as a profession. This chapter first overviews the evolution of art therapy in Britain: first period (1930-1959), art as therapy in hospitals; second period (1960-1979), social change and the formation of the profession; third period (1980-1999), professional recognition and psychotherapeutic influences; and fourth period (2000 onward), contemporary adaptations. The chapter ends with a discussion on the current position and future prospects. The evolving relationship between the various bodies (Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT), educational institutions/educators) around power, control, and consensus are areas of on-going dynamic tension. The rise of evidence-based practice and market-driven approaches are shaping adaptations to practice more toward a cognitive base. The challenge for art therapy in Britain will be to sustain its multifaceted and questioning character as it braves the current climate.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy |
Editors | David E. Gussak, Marcia L. Rosal |
Place of Publication | U.K. |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 683-690 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781118306598 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- Great Britain
- art therapists
- art therapy
- evidence-based practice