Setting The Table for Success: Using the Magic of Art and Stories in Therapy

By Susan Mericle ATRBC

It's not about the food. The book addresses how to uncover the root cause of an individual's eating disorder and provides tools for recovery. Carla, a dietitian, and Susan, an art therapist share their extensive experience. These structured activities help individuals understand that something other than food is driving the eating disorder. Everyone has a wellspring of creativity available to them. But chronic illnesses inhibit access to our creative life force. Sessions outlined in the book promote resilience and internalization of strength. The groups outlined in this book are not art therapy or nutrition groups. These groups are a structured process to assist those suffering from an eating disorder. They are easily modified to assist people suffering from depression, anxiety or addiction. The book highlights getting to the heart of the true issues. It is educational and experiential. The groups in this book will deepen each participant's individual therapy and expedite insight development. Stories and art make it easier to face our fears. The story or image opens a shared space that is neutral. Participants can talk about the story or picture in an impersonal, nonthreatening way. When they are ready, they can share how it relates to them. We have discovered participants do deeper work and feel less vulnerable when using the arts. The stories are fables and myths from around the world. Myths have been used for centuries. The art materials are easy to use and require no instruction.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1797415409
• ISBN13: 9781797415406
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 243 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"