Arts Therapies
Arts therapies is one of the areas in which we are publishing most actively, internationally. The books described below cover both theory and practice, and are intended for the professional therapist as well as students and researchers.
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Musical Encounters with Dying
Stories and Lessons
Music therapy can be a profound physical, emotional and spiritual support at the end of life. This book looks at a wide variety of cases, explaining how music therapy can be used effectively. It highlights particular components of working with this group, such as creating a therapeutic relationship, helping patients to reach final goals, working within cultural contexts and dealing with... more »
June 2013, Paperback: £17.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-936-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
Keywords: adults, bereavement, community care, complementary therapies, counselling, creative therapies, death, dementia, depression, expressive therapies, grief, health care, mental health, music therapy, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, pain management, palliative care, spirituality
Creativity and Communication in Persons with Dementia
A Practical Guide
This book describes how to develop a creative approach to the day-to-day care of people with dementia, and provides rich and varied ideas for creative activities for use with individuals or groups. The authors explain what creativity has to offer people with dementia, and how a creative approach can help to address the difficulties they face. more »
2011, Paperback: £19.99/ $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-113-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 216pp
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, art therapy, arts therapies, carers, communication, creative therapies, creativity, dance and movement therapy, dementia, music therapy, occupational therapy, older people, palliative care, person-centred, poetry
Art Therapy and Creative Coping Techniques for Older Adults
Art and the therapeutic uses of art provide older people with valuable ways in which to express their feelings, needs and fears, and with a resource for coping with life's major changes. This practical book is filled with step-by-step activities for art therapists and professionals to use in work with older people either individually or in groups. more »
2011, Paperback: £20.99/ $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-830-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 328pp
Keywords: adults, anxiety, art therapy, arts therapies, creative therapies, creativity, dance and movement therapy, dementia, depression, elder abuse, emotions, expressive therapies, interdisciplinary arts therapies, mental health, music therapy, occupational therapy, older people, palliative care, psychotherapy, supported living
The Creative Arts in Dementia Care
Practical Person-Centred Approaches and Ideas
This book provides a creative map of care with easy-to-follow examples and detailed case studies. After explaining why adopting a creative approach is central to effective dementia care, the authors go on to discuss meditation, singing, movement and storytelling, describing their therapeutic benefits and giving examples of how they can be used. more »
2010, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-056-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
Keywords: art therapy, arts therapies, carers, creative therapies, creativity, dementia, music therapy, occupational therapy, older people, person-centred
Music Therapy and Neurological Rehabilitation
Performing Health
The authors show that where neuro-degenerative disease restricts movement, communication and thought processes and impairs the sense of self, music therapy is an effective intervention in neurological rehabilitation, successfully restoring the performance of identity within which clients can recognise themselves. more »
2005, Paperback: £19.95/ $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-302-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: brain injury, dementia, health care, music therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy
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