TY - BOOK AU - Luginbuehl-Oelhafen,Ruth R. TI - Art Therapy with Chronic Physically Ill Adolescents: Exploring the Effectiveness of Medical Art Therapy as a Complementary Treatment SN - 9780398085537 (electronic bk.) PY - 2009/// CY - Springfield PB - Charles C Thomas Publisher, LTD KW - Medicine KW - Art therapy for youth KW - Chronically ill children N1 - CONTENTS; Chapter 1: LITERATURE REVIEW; Chapter 2: METHODOLOGY; Color Plate Section; Chapter 3: CASE HISTORIES AND ARTWORK; Chapter 4: DISCUSSION; INDEX N2 - Art Therapy with Chronic Physically Ill Adolescents explores the effectiveness of art therapy as a primary intervention with an adolescent population with chronic physical illnessin this particular case, with adolescents in chronic renal failure either on hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or after kidney transplantation. The hypothesis is that art therapy: (1) facilitates expression of emotions through artwork, ideally including verbal expression; (2) enhances self-esteem and identity; (3) helps them cope with their chronic physical illness; and (4) finally, offers an opportunity to vent ange UR - #gotoholdings ER -