Positive Psychology in Art Therapy: Integrating the Science of Wellbeing into Theory and Practice

As a growing movement, positive psychology has much to offer the art therapy profession, which in turn is uniquely poised to contribute to the study of optimal functioning. Positive Psychology in Art Therapy: Integrating Wellbeing into Theory and Practice aims to explore the relevance of positive psychology to art therapy and discuss its capacity to mobilize client strengths, induce engagement, and increase flow as well as positive emotions throughout the therapeutic process. The innovative manual is an invaluable took for any practitioner looking to apply the most current theory and research on positive psychology to their art therapy practice.