History of the influences of Art Therapy in Groups
2010-now
Bruce Moon publishes "Art Based Group Therapy," a personal narrative on leading adolescent art therapy groups.
"Art Therapy Multicultural/Diversity Competencies" is published by AATA
Marian Liebermann: publishes "Art Therapy for Groups," offering format, structure, and prompts for art therapy groups. Focuses on trauma-informed, attachment theory in art therapy, particularly with offenders.
G. McNeilly: Emphasizes Humanistic and Person-Centered Art Therapy Approach to groupwork and publications
Shirley Riley publishes "Group Process Made Visible," focusing on various theoretical approaches to group art therapy.
1990-Early 2000s
1994: DSM-IV Released, including age, gender, and cultural factors in illness presentation.
Sally Skaife & Val Huet: Pioneers Educational Standards and Group Dynamics in Art Therapy. Publish "Art Psychotherapy Groups," from a psychoanalytic perspective
Diane Waller: Develops Group Interactive Art Therapy, integrating psychoanalytic group therapy with art therapy.
1980s
First Book on Group Art Therapy Published: "Art Therapy and Group Work."
DSM-III Published: Represents a shift towards clinical medicine in psychiatry.
1970s
Sean McNiff: Founded the first training program in Expressive Therapies, emphasizing natural, instinctive engagement in groups.
Gerald Corey: Published "Theory and Practice of Group Counseling", influenced group processes and techniques for art therapists.
Lou Ormont: Advances Modern Group Analysis.
Hyman Spotnitz :Psychoanalytic Group Therapy Innovator.
Lucille Venture: Writes the first dissertation in art therapy, "The Black Beat of Art Therapy Experiences," advocating for social identities in art therapy practice.
Cliff Joseph and Dr. Harris: Write "Mural of the Minds," focusing on art making where race and class intersect.
Irwin Yalom (1931-Present): Publishes "The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy," emphasizing interpersonal group therapy. Established and Identified Therapeutic Factors for groups.
1960s
Samuel Slavson (1890-1981): Specializes in Child and Adolescent Group Therapy.
Kurt Lewin (U.S.): Begins focusing on societal issues in group therapy and creating training groups to address racial tension.
Human Potential Movement: Emphasizes social advocacy, consciousness raising, and free-thinking spaces in mental health.
1940s and 1950s
First Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Published.
Baruch & Miller: Publish the first article on art therapy groups, "The Use of Spontaneous Drawing in Group Therapy."
Early Art Therapy Practitioners: Lead open group art studios in psychiatric wards, focusing on psychodynamic principles.
World War II Era
Adrian Hill (U.K.): Defines and practices art therapy, focusing on trauma and anxiety through art.
Wilfred Bion: Works at Tavistock Clinic, rehabilitating veterans.
1930s
Jacob Moreno (1889-1974): Presents on group psychotherapy, focusing on psychodrama and addressing harmful social influences. Developed Psychodrama and Group Psychotherapy.
Early 20th Century
1905: Joseph Pratt initiates the first reported medical practice of group therapy with tuberculosis patients.
Jane Addams (1889): Founded the Hull House, a settlement house focusing on life skills and supporting groups, paving the way for group therapy concepts.
