Portrait Therapy Caroline Miller giving them a way of

giving them a way of expressing themselves which shifts their attention from solitary self-stimulation to shared activity

domestic violence and adult abuse can come together to promote increased understanding and good practice

physical or psychological difficulties

residential and respite settings

Portrait Therapy Caroline Miller giving them a way ofPortrait therapy reverses the traditional roles in art therapy, utilising Edith Kramer's concept of the art therapist's 'third hand' to collaboratively design and paint their clients' portraits. It addresses 'disrupted' self identity, which is common in serious illness and characterised by statements like 'I don't know who I am anymore' and 'I'm not the person I used to be'. This book explores the theory and practice of portrait therapy, including