Interview with Joy Schaverien, PhD, London

Journal/Book: Amer J Art Ther. 1998; 36: Vermont Coll of Norwich Univ, Montpelier, VT 05602. Amer J Art Therapy. 107-114.

Abstract: The international art therapy dialogue continues to grow through increased publication of professional literature, international workshops, and conferences, all of which greatly enrich the profession. Respect and increased interest in art therapy are manifested in the continual opening of new settings in which it is practiced, and the increased number of countries where art therapists work today. Although art therapists may strongly believe in the value of art therapy, they frequently are unable to convey in words the power and efficacy of image making to other mental health practitioners. In her books, Dr. Joy Schaverien contributes to creating a language of art-making which elucidates the depth and validity of the art therapy process. She introduces terms such as the ''diagrammatic image,'' the ''embodied image,'' and the ''scapegoat transference,'' which clarify for us those things we know and believe in intuitively, and provide a language to tell about ourselves and our work to others.

Note: Editorial Steinhardt L, ATR, Ma, POB 16, IL-47100 Ramat Hasharon, ISRAEL

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