Understanding Children's Drawings

by Cathy A. Malchiodi

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This practical resource demonstrates how all clinicians can broaden and enhance their work with children by integrating drawing into therapy. The book enables therapists to address the multidimensional aspects of children's art without resorting to simplistic explanations. Approaching drawing as a springboard for communication and change, Malchiodi offers a wealth of guidelines for understanding the intricate messages embedded in children's drawings and in the art-making process itself. Topics covered include how to assist children in making art, what questions to ask and when, and how to motivate children who are initially resistant to drawing. Assimilating extensive research and clinical experience, the book includes over 100 examples of children's work.

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Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4 out of 5 stars

Good General Overview, 2008-01-18
Very good for a general overview of understanding the use of art as yet another tool when working with children. I had the impression after reading the book that there is no hard fast rule and everything should be taken with the consideration of the larger picture. Very helpful.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4 out of 5 stars

great resource, 2007-11-28
excellent resource. used excerpts & art examples during a staff meeting. very interesting for teachers, aides, and other non-therapists.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5 out of 5 stars

Art and Place Attachment, 2006-11-09
I found this book to be very helpful in understanding the symbolism of children's drawings. I am working on a PhD, with a focus on place attachment and children, and found loads of very useful information in this book for interpreting children's drawings about their homes, communities, etc. I am in the process of reading several books about children's drawings and how to interpret, but have found this one to be one of the most useful to date.

25 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5 out of 5 stars

The best book on children's drawings in the last decade, 2002-04-17
Bravo to this author for bringing together a wealth of material on children's drawings in a clear and readable way. Professionals as well as lay people will enjoy this book; I recommend it to parents also. Pictures are marvelous!

71 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful, 2000-03-08
I have recently completed the book in question and found it extremely helpful. It provided the basics that I can build on to understand children's drawings and perhaps children in general. I,at least have a fundamental idea of what to look for and how to interpret what is presented to me by a child. This book will not make one an over night expert on children's drawing (that takes time) but it does provide simple and understandable direction.

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