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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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Art in Action

Art in Action

Expressive Arts Therapy and Social Change

Ellen G. Levine and Stephen K. Levine

The book's contributors explore the transformative power of the arts therapies in areas stricken by conflict and discuss how and why expressive arts works. They look at the ways it can be used to engage community consciousness and improve social conditions whilst taking into account the issues that arise within different contexts and populations. more »

2011, Paperback: £25.99/ $42.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-820-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp

Keywords: adults, art therapy, bereavement, counselling, creative therapies, creative writing as therapy, death, depression, domestic abuse, emotions, expressive therapies, families, grief, group psychotherapy, interdisciplinary arts therapies, mental health, occupational therapy, poetry, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychodrama, psychosis, psychotherapy, storymaking, therapeutic communities, trauma

Drama Workshops for Anger Management and Offending Behaviour

Drama Workshops for Anger Management and Offending Behaviour

James Thompson

The Blagg! and Pump! drama workshops combine dynamic drama techniques to explore issues of anger management and offending behaviour. They can be easily adapted to suit the particular needs or backgrounds of a variety of groups, from probationers and prisoners to 'at risk' youths. Both are appropriate for use with groups with behavioural problems. more »

1999, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-702-4, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 144pp

Keywords: anger management, dramatherapy, psychiatry, psychodrama, social work

Discovering the Self through Drama and Movement

The Sesame Approach

Edited by Jenny Pearson

This is the first detailed account of the Sesame Method, which was created by Marian Lindkvist 30 years ago, as it has evolved and been handed down experientially. It is now taught at the Central School of Speech and Drama; many of the contributors are current or former teachers at the school, or are Sesame trained therapists working in the field. more »

1996, Paperback: £22.99/ $38.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-384-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 288pp

Keywords: counselling, dance and movement therapy, dramatherapy, mental health, psychiatry, psychodrama

Child Play

Its Importance for Human Development

Peter Slade

This comprehensive book explores theories and practice of play. It suggests that media influences have a profound effect on behaviour, and by stressing the importance of understanding play as a chart of development, and drawing links between home, school, clinics and therapy, he offers the prospect of an understanding of delinquency and difficulty. more »

1995, Paperback: £27.99/ $46.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-246-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 400pp

Keywords: child development, child psychiatry, counselling, dramatherapy, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychodrama

Dramatic Approaches to Brief Therapy

Edited by Alida Gersie

Written by the directors of the world's major training programmes in dramatherapy, this book presents their approach to and theory of brief dramatherapy, which is offered in treatment settings for acute or chronic in-patient populations and out-patient or community health settings with a maintenance, rehabilitation or personal development purpose. more »

1995, Paperback: £25.00/ $42.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-271-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 320pp

Keywords: counselling, dramatherapy, psychiatry, psychodrama, psychology

Focus on Psychodrama

The Therapeutic Aspects of Psychodrama

Peter Felix Kellermann

This textbook is for all students and practioners of psychodrama and drama, and professionals seeking to extend their knowledge of creative arts therapies. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of psychodrama, presenting a systematic analysis of its essential therapeutic ingredients. more »

1992, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-127-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp

Keywords: arts therapies, dramatherapy, psychiatry, psychodrama

Dramatherapy with Families, Groups and Individuals

Waiting in the Wings

Sue Jennings

This book - by one of the leaders in this exciting and relatively new field - is the first to present a working framework for dramatherapists, social workers, family and marital therapists, and others conducting groups. This framework primarily deals with dramatherapy in non-clinical settings such as family centres and residential children's homes. more »

1992, Paperback: £25.00/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-144-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp

Keywords: child protection, counselling, dramatherapy, psychiatry, psychodrama

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