Using art therapy, lived experience, and DBT skills in combination, this book offers insight into how, together, these methods can help prevent youth suicide. Practical advice for professionals and case studies will result in increased confidence in using DBT with young people. In this helpful and empowering book, readers are guided through the background, theory, and use of art therapy and DBT as a positive intervention. Schorr exemplifies these practices through The Arts in Recovery for Youth (AIRY) model - an art therapy model informed by research in suicidology and best practices in suicide prevention. Practical resources and a wide range of art therapy directives are included in order to seamlessly integrate DBT-informed art therapy into caring and therapeutic work with evidence-based measurable outcomes.

Table of Contents:
Foreword Introduction PART I. ART THERAPY & YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION 1.The Development of Arts in Recovery for Youth 2. Origins of Art Therapy with Suicidal Individuals 3. The Influence of Art Education 4. Art Therapy and Suicide Prevention: The Literature 5. Art Therapy and Adolescent Development 6.Art and Adolescent Learning Styles 7. Preparation, Process and Product in Art Therapy with Young People PART II: YOUTH SUICIDE 8. Best Practices in Suicide Prevention 9. Regan's Story 10.The Lived Experience Model 11. Social Factors in Suicidality 12. The Role of Emotional & Psychological Pain in Suicidality PART III: DBT-INFORMED ART THERAPY 13. DBT-informed Art Therapy 14. A DBT-informed Art Therapy Case Study: The Story of Maya 15. Gregory´s Story 16. Interpersonal Skills PART IV: OTHER RISK FACTORS FOR SUICIDE: TRAUMA & ADDICTION 17. Art Therapy & Collective Trauma 18. Working with the Body: Bottom Up Processes 19. Addiction and Suicidality PART V: RESOURCES FOR HELPING PROFESSIONALS 20. Self Care for Professionals 21. Skills-based Expressive Art Therapy Directives 22. Measurable Outcomes CONCLUSION APPENDICES Appendix A Guidelines for Responsible Media Reporting About Suicide Appendix B Sample Safety Plan Appendix C Guidelines for Parents and Loved Ones for Assessing Risk Appendix D Challenging Your Own Bias & Myths about Suicide Appendix E Anti-Bullying Resources Appendix F Self care/ STS Assessments Appendix G Resources for Suicide Prevention