Jean-Pierre Klein

(Institut national d’Expression, de Création, d’Art et Thérapie)

“THINKING OUT ART THERAPY”

“Art Therapy hasn’t finished drastically upheaving the landscapes of psychotherapy and art. This new conceptualization centers the subject as a creator of artistic expression so that he may become more of a creator in his own life. It is the art of using the devices within visual arts, stage work, music and writing as means of working indirectly on the self so that the creation serves a transformative process. Art therapy uncovers here origina detailedl concepts illustrated in treatment protocols, pedagogy, personal development, the relationship with others, and art history. It is part of a change of mentalities that promotes accompanied symbolization as a social project.” Jean-Pierre Klein (PUF October 2012)

Jean-Pierre Klein : A pioneer of art therapy in France and in Spain, Jean-Pierre Klein is the author of numerous books, supported notably by Paul Ricoeur or Jean Duvignaud, such as the “Que Sais-je” on art therapy. Consulting psychiatrist in French hospitals, Research Director in psychology and playwrite, he heads the INECAT (Institut national d’Expression, de Création, d’Art et Thérapie), the first State-accredited school to deliver professional training leading to degrees as Artistic Mediators and Art Therapists