TheSparkAndTheArt.com/76 – David Gussak is an art therapist who has worked in prison populations for most of his career. We talk about what it takes to work with violent criminals and how, despite the many times he tried to leave the profession, it just keeps bringing him back.

**Links for today’s episode**

David Gussak - https://www.psychologytoday.com/experts/david-gussak-phd-atr-bc

Art Therapy In Prison - http://arttherapyinprison.com/?page_id=355

Art Therapy With Offenders - http://www.amazon.com/Art-Therapy-Offenders-Marian-Liebmann/dp/1853021717

Art On Trial - https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/art-trial

Making Something Out Of Nothing - https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/art-trial/201311/making-something-out-nothing

Homo Aestheticus - http://www.amazon.com/Homo-Aestheticus-Where-Comes-From/dp/0295974796

The Candy Man - https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/art-trial/201504/the-candy-man-prisoner-paints-delectable-materials