Raising Self-Esteem in Adults: An Eclectic Approach with Art Therapy, CBT and DBT Based Techniques

290 Pages·2014·1.376 MB·English

by  Susan Buchalter

SUSAN I. BUCHALTER
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Mandala Symbolism and Techniques: Innovative Approaches for C
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Raising Self-Esteem in Adults
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Innovative Approaches for Professionals
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Art Therapy and Creative Coping Techniques for Older Adults
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Art Therapy Techniques and Applications
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A Practical Art Therapy
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Raising
Self-Esteem
in Adults
An Eclectic Approach with Art Therapy,
CBT and DBT Based Techniques
SUSAN I. BUCHALTER
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
London and Philadelphia
First published in 2015
by Jessica Kingsley Publishers
73 Collier Street
London N1 9BE, UK
and
400 Market Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
www.jkp.com
Copyright © Susan I. Buchalter 2015
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“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lays
our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response
lies our growth and freedom.”
Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning
Dedicated to Alan, Jennifer, Adam,
Alexandra, Josh, Tom and Kathryn.
Contents
Acknowledgments 8
Preface 9
Introduction 11
1. Art Therapy 15
2. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 55
3. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 90
4. Mindfulness 122
5. Self-Awareness 140
6. Self-Care 163
7. Reflective Writing 187
8. Diverse Directives 215
9. How to Lead a Healthier, Happier, More
Fulfilling Life 254
Bibliography 281
Index 282
Acknowledgments
I would like to thank Dr. Alan H. Katz for his wonderful technical
support, and Dr. Marsha Linehan for her graciousness in allowing
me to use a variety of DBT ideas and skills, many of which I
incorporated with art therapy techniques.
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