Treatment Approaches for Body Image in Art Therapy: edited by Eileen Misluk-Gervase, Heidi N. Moffatt, and Taylor McLane London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2025 288 pp., 24 black & white ills. (link to website with full-color images provided), $40 paperback ISBN: 978-1-83997-884-5 Reviewed by Malissa Morrell

The book *Treatment Approaches for Body Image in Art Therapy* expands the focus of body image beyond eating disorders to encompass diverse populations and wellness dimensions, challenging traditional clinical perspectives. Edited by certified specialists in eating disorders, embodiment coaching, and...

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Publicado en:Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association Vol. 43; no. 2; pp. 153 - 155
Formato: Book Review
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2026
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