Ceramics and Counseling

Ceramics and Counseling: Healing by Playing in the Mud! introduces readers to the integration of ceramics into various counseling and self-care practices. Aimed at individuals training in or already serving clients in various fields, this book provides concrete guidance on the use of ceramics to benefit mental health.

Organized into ten chapters, the book takes a practical approach, discussing the historical relevance of ceramics and its metaphoric implications in healing and wellness. It explores the alignment of ceramics with counseling skills and offers an informed perspective on creative therapies. Techniques for wheel throwing and hand building are explained while providing photographs to make the concepts accessible.

Ceramics and Counseling is ideal for courses in counseling, psychology, art integration, and wellness training. It is particularly helpful as a resource in treatment settings and classes where expressive arts are integrated with evidence-based practices.