Excerpts from films by art therapist Lesley Achitoff allow the viewer to see and understand the use of this unique methodology with both adults and children, whether they are new to the wheelchair or bound to the chair for many years. Interviewed participants of all ages share their excitement about what has been a very positive experience.
In addition, comments by Mickie McGraw, cofounder of the Art Therapy Studio 50 years ago, and Irene Rosner David, also a pioneer in medical art therapy in a rehabilitation setting, extend and amplify the learning experience. Finally, the evolution of some of the footage in this film testifies to the power of a film seen in an art therapy classroom to inspire the adoption of a method new to the student that she then applied with enthusiasm in two of her internship placements. Fortunately, she also filmed the experiences, perhaps wanting to inspire others as she herself had been motivated.
This video was formerly included in the Expressive Media Arts Therapies Films Collection distributed by Expressive Media Inc.
