Healthy Attachments and Neuro-Dramatic-Play

Sue Jennings
Illustrated by Illustrated by Chloe Gerhardt

Breaking new ground in the areas of attachment and child development, Sue Jennings introduces the concept of 'Neuro-Dramatic-Play' exploring the sensory experiences that take place between mother and child during pregnancy and the first few months after birth. She explains how this interaction, that is essentially 'dramatic' in nature, is of crucial importance for the infant to develop a... more »

2010, Paperback: £18.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-014-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp

Keywords: adoption, arts therapies, attachment, child development, child psychology, children, counselling, creative therapies, dramatherapy, early intervention, emotions, families, interdisciplinary arts therapies, occupational therapy, play, play therapy, psychotherapy, self esteem, storymaking

Performing New Lives

Prison Theatre

Jonathan Shailor

Performing New Lives draws together some of the most original and innovative programs in contemporary prison theatre. Leading prison theatre directors and practitioners discuss the prison theatre experience first-hand, and offer valuable insights into its role, function, and implementation. more »

2010, Paperback: £24.99/ $37.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-823-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 304pp

Keywords: arts therapies, dramatherapy, mental health, offenders, psychotherapy, theatre

Arts Therapies in Schools

Research and Practice

Edited by Vicky Karkou

As arts therapists are increasingly working in schools, there is growing interest in identifying applicable therapeutic approaches and expanding on relevant research evidence. This book outlines the potential uses of music, art, drama and dance movement therapies in educational settings, and the contribution they have to make to the emotional and social development of children and... more »

2009, Paperback: £24.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-633-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 288pp

Keywords: art therapy, arts therapies, creative therapies, creative writing as therapy, dance and movement therapy, dramatherapy, educational psychology, expressive therapies, music therapy, special education

Breath in Action

The Art of Breath in Vocal and Holistic Practice

Edited by Jane Boston and Rena Cook

Breath in Action looks at the significance of breath to human life - not just the simple fact that if we stop breathing, we die, but also the more subtle ways in which our breath interacts with our voice and our being. Written by experts in vocal and holistic practice, the book is divided into four sections: Breath and the Body; Breath and the Mind; Breath and Holistic Practice; Breath and... more »

2009, Paperback: £17.99/ $28.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-942-6, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 256pp

Keywords: arts therapies, dramatherapy, health care, music therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy

Meditation and Movement

Structured Therapeutic Activity Sessions

G. Rosser

Meditation and Movement is an accessible series of structured relaxation and self-awareness sessions to help strengthen students' self-control, resilience and respect for both themselves and others. more »

2009, Paperback: £22.99/ $37.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-018-0, 297mm x 210mm / 11in x 8.5in, 144pp

Keywords: arts therapies, dance and movement therapy, dramatherapy, education, interdisciplinary arts therapies, psychodrama, special education

Bible Stories in Cockney Rhyming Slang

Keith Park

'Cos they didn't
Adam and Eve it
When God said 'Oi!
Apple – leave it!
This innovative collection of Bible stories, written in cockney rhyming slang, is a fresh and fun approach to learning about the Bible. From Adam and Eve to the Resurrection, the book presents well-known stories in an original and accessible way for everybody to enjoy. more »

2009, Paperback: £6.99/ $12.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-933-4, 210mm x 210mm / 8.25in x 8.25in, 32pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, bible stories, dramatherapy, practical theology, psychodrama, special education, speech and language therapy, theology

Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today

Reminiscence in Dementia Care: A Guide to Good Practice

Pam Schweitzer and Errollyn Bruce

Reminiscence is a vital way to stimulate communication and promote confidence and self-worth in people with dementia. This practical guide is designed to give those who care for people with dementia a clear sense of how reminiscence can be used to greatly improve their quality of life. more »

2008, Paperback: £19.99/ $45.00
ISBN: 978-1-84310-649-4, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 224pp

Keywords: dementia, dramatherapy, older people, palliative care, psychodrama

Sociodrama and Collective Trauma

Peter Felix Kellermann

Time does not heal all wounds: decades after a disaster, entire communities may still experience the long-term effects of trauma.
Sociodrama and Collective Trauma examines the psychological and social damage of trauma to society as a whole. Kellermann argues that collective trauma has been insufficiently considered; his timely book suggests practical ways of facilitating the... more »

2007, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-446-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp

Keywords: dramatherapy, psychodrama, psychology, psychotherapy, trauma

Playing the Other

Dramatizing Personal Narratives in Playback Theatre

Nick Rowe

This book is an exploration and critique of 'playback theatre', a form of improvised theatre in which a company of performers spontaneously enact autobiographical stories told to them by members of the audience. more »

2007, Paperback: £19.99/ $35.00
ISBN: 978-1-84310-421-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp

Keywords: dramatherapy, psychoanalysis, psychodrama, psychotherapy

Reminiscence Theatre

Making Theatre from Memories

Pam Schweitzer

Reminiscence theatre is about seeing and realising the dramatic potential in real life stories. It takes verbatim memories as the basis for theatre scripts, using the experiences of older people as a source of artistic productions and therapeutic creativity. more »

2006, Paperback: £19.99/ $36.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-430-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 314pp

Keywords: dementia, dramatherapy, education, older people, palliative care, psychodrama

Psychodrama

A Beginner's Guide

Zoran Djurić, Jasna Veljković and Miomir Tomić

Psychodrama is a unique and entertaining beginner's guide to this active form of group psychotherapy, in which individual life situations, fears, inhibitions and emotions are explored on stage in a safe, non-judgemental and stimulating environment. more »

2006, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-411-7, royal, 80pp

Keywords: counselling, dramatherapy, group psychotherapy, psychodrama

Drama Therapy and Storymaking in Special Education

Paula Crimmens

Many aspects of drama therapy make it an ideal technique to use with students with special learning needs. This practical resource book for professionals covers the broad spectrum of students attending special needs schools, including those with attention deficit disorder, autism and Asperger syndrome, and students with multiple disabilities. more »

2006, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-291-5, royal, 208pp

Keywords: ADD, Asperger syndrome, autism, child development, dramatherapy, intellectual disabilities, psychodrama, special education, storymaking

Sambadrama

The Arena of Brazilian Psychodrama

Edited and translated by Zoltán Figusch

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2005, Paperback: £25.00/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-363-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 288pp

Keywords: dramatherapy, psychodrama, psychology, psychotherapy

Rebels with a Cause

Working with Adolescents Using Action Techniques

Mario Cossa

Rebels with a Cause is a comprehensive guide to working with adolescents using action techniques and drama therapy.
Drawing on years of experience working with adolescents and of training practitioners in the field, Cossa provides a tried-and-tested model for working with adolescents in groups. Utilizing techniques found in psychodrama, sociodrama, drama therapy and sociometry, Cossa... more »

2005, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-379-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp

Keywords: dramatherapy, group psychotherapy, psychodrama, psychotherapy

Communicating with Children and Adolescents

Action for Change

Edited by Anne Bannister and Annie Huntington

At a time when expectations and assumptions about the delivery of services to children and adolescents are being reconfigured - for example, around the rights of children and adolescents as young citizens - adults are seeking to ensure that they deliver services in creative and empowering ways, ensuring that the opinions of young people are actively solicited and encouraged. Action methods -... more »

2002, Paperback: £19.99/ $36.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-025-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp

Keywords: child psychology, children's rights, dramatherapy, psychodrama, social work

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