An Art Therapist's View of Mass Murders, Violence, and Mental Illness: Practical Suggestions for Helping Practitioners Find Support and Guidance in a Dangerous Practice

By Maxine Borowsky Junge

Unforeseen and precipitous violence is a reality of the times we live in, but it has always been a reality in the mental health profession. The main premise of this book is to make art therapists aware of the unpredictable violence that may occur in their day-to-day work with clients and the presence of potential danger. The author stresses the importance of preventive measures to ensure safety. In contrast, the preface describes the horrific event the author witnessed and the realization that psychotherapy is a dangerous profession.The artwork of serial killers such as Adolf Hitler, the psychiatric institutionalized artist Martin Ramirez, and the Outsider Henry Darger are discussed. The author also describes her own experience as an expert witness for the trial of serial killer Eric Leonard.This unique book will be of special interest to mental health practitioners, art therapists, social workers, educational therapists, and consultants.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039809277X
• ISBN13: 9780398092771
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 0.5" x 7.0"