This splendid series breaks new ground in its depth, breadth and scope, guided by Joy Schaverien's recognition that the time is right for a comprehensive, multi-faceted study of supervision in the arts psychotherapies. With each volume, the reader is invited to imagine, explore, and reflect on the expressive qualities of a particular art form in clinical supervision, turning special attention ... Read moreto art, music, dance, drama, and sandplay through contributions by leading experts from different parts of the world. These five volumes will make a lasting contribution as essential reading for supervisors and supervisees across the psychotherapies. The series also contributes toward a deeper understanding of the mentor-student relationship and the healing power of the arts. - Joan Chodorow, Jungian analyst and former President of the American Dance Therapy Association This new series of Supervision in the Arts Therapies is both timely and necessary. Now that all the arts therapies are established as State Registered professions in their own right, there is a lack of resources which can support both the more advanced practitioner and the student. The writers of these individual titles are leaders in their respective fields both as researchers and practitioners. These publications make very important and innovative steps, and should be read by everyone in related fields of work. - Dr. Sue Jennings, Consultant Dramatherapist and Supervisor Each volume will not only communicate across the arts therapies but also to colleagues in other psychotherapies and health professions, to our mutual benefit. - Diane Waller, Professor of Art Psychotherapy, Goldsmiths College University of London, President of the British Association of Art Therapists Supervision of Art Psychotherapy is a survey that can serve to direct the reader to reading a preferred author in more depth. Most of the authors eloquently and directly address both transference and countertransference issues which may be a good review for sandplay therapists who have become more comfortable with contransference. - Donna Johnson, a Certified Sandplay Therapist-Teacher (STA) and member of the International Society for Sandplay Therapy, in Journal of Sandplay Therapy - Volumbe XVII, Number 1- 2008 Show Less