Art in action: Expressive arts therapy and social change

This book explores the transformative power of expressive arts therapies in regions affected by conflict, political unrest, poverty, or natural disasters. Contributors delve into how arts therapies inspire social action and facilitate broader societal change, not just individual or group transformation. It examines methods for engaging community consciousness and improving social conditions through the arts, considering contextual issues. The book features inspiring accounts from leading practitioners, demonstrating how creative arts, such as poetry or storytelling workshops, are used in trauma intervention and community integration, offering visionary perspectives on arts' role in social change.