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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The Arts in Health Care
A Palette of Possibilities
The contributors aim to help clinical and professional staff at all levels in health care settings to introduce and develop the use of the arts in their own spheres of influence. They show that the arts must be an integral part of people's lives and stress that environment and the arts can affect the individual and can possibly aid recovery. more »
1996, Paperback: £26.99/ $44.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-360-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 260pp
Keywords: arts therapies, counselling, health care, interdisciplinary arts therapies, social work
Creative Writing in Health and Social Care
This unique and comprehensive 'map' of the topic of creative writing in health and social care brings together contributions from health and social care professionals and provides the information needed to teach, counsel and write. Case studies range from work with pre-literate children in post-war Macedonia to people with dementia in Britain. more »
2004, Paperback: £19.95/ $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-136-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp
Keywords: creative writing as therapy, health care, poetry, social care, social work, storymaking
The Expressive Arts Activity Book
A Resource for Professionals
This resource comprises a collection of tried-and-tested activities for use with people in a range of care settings, to help them explore their knowledge of themselves and to make sense of their experiences. Among the issues addressed by the activities are exploring physical changes, emotional trauma, interpersonal problems and spiritual dilemmas. more »
2007, Paperback: £19.99/ $31.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-861-0, 279.4mm x 216mm / 11in x 8.5in, 216pp
Keywords: arts therapies, counselling, expressive therapies, health care, interdisciplinary arts therapies, parenting, social care, social work, special education
Filling a Need While Making Some Noise
A Music Therapist's Guide to Pediatrics
This book is an inspiring and engaging nuts-and-bolts guide for music therapists who are interested in working in pediatrics. The author paints a vivid picture of what it's like to work, as a member of support staff in a teaching hospital, with children and families who are facing tremendous health challenges and engaging in music therapy. more »
2005, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-819-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 144pp
Keywords: child psychiatry, counselling, health care, mental illness, music therapy, psychoanalysis, social work
Inspiring Creative Supervision
This book proposes using many different techniques and materials, as well as the rich experience of the imagination and the senses, and encourages the reader to go beyond the formal demands of their role, and feel inspired by creativity, spontaneity and experiential work. The authors draw together theory, research and practical exercises. more »
2011, Paperback: £17.99/ $28.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-079-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: careers, communication, counselling, creativity, emotions, employment, health care, joint working, nursing, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychology, psychotherapy, relationships, social care, social skills, social work, speech and language therapy, supervision
Music Therapy in Children's Hospices
Jessie's Fund in Action
The use of music therapy in children's hospices has burgeoned since its introduction by Jessie's Fund in the mid-90s. This moving and extremely helpful text brings together the experiences of eleven music therapists working with children who are in the final stages of life-limiting illness. more »
2005, Paperback: £17.95/ $32.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-254-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: bereavement, counselling, health care, music therapy, palliative care, social work
The Obesity Game
The Obesity Game is devised to identify and change behavioural eating and exercise patterns and to facilitate the understanding and disclosure of the complex feelings these children experience. It educates them about food facts, metabolism, dieting and addresses challenging emotional issues related to denial and shame. more »
2006, Board Game: £43.66 + VAT = £52.39/ $79.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-377-6
Keywords: child protection, child psychology, eating disorders, educational psychology, health care, occupational therapy, parenting, play therapy, social work, special education
Supervision as Transformation
A Passion for Learning
Supervision provides a positive space for compassion, inquiry, reflection, and above all development. The chapters in this book are written from a wide range of perspectives, all of which take a practical approach to supervision and show how transformative it can be when approached in the right way. more »
2011, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-200-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: arts therapies, counselling, education, emotions, health care, person-centred, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychology, psychotherapy, social care, social work, supervision
Therapeutic Journal Writing
An Introduction for Professionals
The author of this book guides the reader through developing journal writing to use as a therapeutic tool. The book includes advice on working with individuals, facilitating a therapeutic writing group, proposed clinical applications, practical techniques, useful journal prompts, exercises and case vignettes. more »
2010, Paperback: £17.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-690-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: arts therapies, counselling, creative therapies, creative writing as therapy, creativity, emotions, expressive therapies, families, grief, group psychotherapy, health care, interdisciplinary arts therapies, mental health, occupational therapy, offenders, poetry, psychoanalysis, psychology, relationships, self esteem, self harm, sexual abuse, social care, social work, supervision, trauma
Writing Works
A Resource Handbook for Therapeutic Writing Workshops and Activities
Writing Works is a guide for writers or therapists working with groups or individuals and is full of practical advice on everything from the equipment needed to run a session to ideas for themes, all backed up by the theory that underpins the methods explained. Practitioners contribute detailed accounts of organizing writing workshops for clients. more »
2006, Paperback: £16.99/ $26.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-468-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: arts therapies, creative writing as therapy, health care, social care, social work, therapeutic communities
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