Telling Without Talking Endorsements

“This book constitutes a leap forward in both the pictorial investigation of dissociative identity disorder and the continuing development of art making as therapy. Ten categories of artwork are explored by a multilevel approach that considers process, structure, and content, and which enhances the reader’s visual literacy. The penultimate chapter, a case study, integrates the wealth of material preceding it. This book, a serious and compelling analysis, is a culmination of years of clinical study that captures the eye, mind, and heart of the reader/viewer.” ~ Estelle S. Kluft, MCAT, ADTR 

“Given the increased awareness of [multiple personality], a book that helps therapists to read and understand the particular language of art is both timely and welcome. It should be read by both “talk” therapists and art therapists alike, since either may receive such messages from their patients.” ~ from the Foreword by Judith A. Rubin, Ph.D., ATR 

“A fascinating and important study, Cohen and Cox make a compelling case for the unique and crucial contributions of art therapists in assessing dissociative disorders. Behind their sound, clearly described integrative method for decoding visual material lie the fundamental principles that inform all art making. This expanded view—one that highlights communication and control—allows therapists and others to move past outworn and limiting paradigms that view art solely as a vehicle for self-expression, symbolization, and sublimation.” ~ Ellen Dissanayake, author of What is Art For? and Homo Aesthetics.  

“At the same time that it provides consistency and objectivity, Cohen and Cox’s method fosters and allows the ‘art’ of art therapy—this is evident from the commentary in the text, which for me makes the drawings richer and deeper.…An important contribution to the field of dissociative disorders, and to the mental health field as a whole.” ~ from the Foreword by Colin A. Ross, M.D.