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In this innovative book, Shaun McNiff breaks new ground in defining and inspiring art-based research. He illustrates how practitioner-researchers can become involved in art-based inquiries during their educational studies and throughout their careers, and shows how new types of research can be created that resonate with the artistic process. more »
1998, Paperback: £19.99/ $32.95Keywords: art therapy, dance and movement therapy, dramatherapy, expressive therapies, music therapy, psychotherapy
In this classic text Art Robbins explores the role of the art therapist in integrating aesthetics and psychodynamics into the therapeutic process. The artist in the therapist responds to the patient's use of colour, space, form and energy; the therapist uses his or her artist's reaction to ascertain the psychodynamics of the piece. more »
2000, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95Keywords: art therapy, interdisciplinary arts therapies, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy
This book offers interventions and exercises drawn from practice and research, for practitioners to use as a basis for their own arts-based groups or one-to-one sessions. It is accessible and suitable for helping, health and education practitioners and students from a variety of disciplines, such as social work, psychology and counselling. more »
2010, Paperback: £19.99/ $32.95Keywords: adolescence, adoption, alternative therapies, anger management, anxiety, arts therapies, attachment, challenging behaviour, child development, child protection, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, communication, counselling, creative therapies, creativity, depression, domestic abuse, educational psychology, emotions, expressive therapies, families, fostering, grief, group psychotherapy, health care, interdisciplinary arts therapies, looked after children, mental health, nursing, play, practical theology, psychoanalysis, psychology, psychotherapy, race, relationships, residential care, resilience, safeguarding children, self esteem, sex education, sexual abuse, social care, social work, spirituality, tai chi, teenagers, trauma, youthwork
Arts Approaches to Conflict explores how various arts approaches can both raise our understanding of conflict and lead to its constructive resolution. Practitioners and experts from a wide range of art forms examine their own fields as approaches to conflict. It is fascinating and eye-opening reading for students and practitioners. more »
1996, Paperback: £27.99/ $50.00Keywords: art therapy, arts therapies, counselling, dance and movement therapy, dramatherapy, expressive therapies, interdisciplinary arts therapies, music therapy, psychotherapy, social work
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/ $44.95Keywords: arts therapies, counselling, health care, interdisciplinary arts therapies, social work
Eating disorders are of increasing concern in the medical and psychiatric professions. Growing awareness that the arts therapies have something unique and positive to offer led to the publication of this book by experts in all areas of the arts therapies. more »
1994, Paperback: £19.95/ $36.95Keywords: arts therapies, counselling, eating disorders, interdisciplinary arts therapies, mental health, psychiatry, psychotherapy
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 adolescents. Drawing on international evidence, the book outlines a wide range of applications of arts therapies across a range of settings. more »
2009, Paperback: £25.99/ $39.95Keywords: art therapy, arts therapies, creative therapies, creative writing as therapy, dance and movement therapy, dramatherapy, educational psychology, expressive therapies, music therapy, special education
Ditty Dokter is joined by contributors from a number of multicultural backgrounds, in a volume examining the issues surrounding intercultural arts therapies as a means of working with clients who are refugees and migrants. The ultimate aim is to promote more awareness of intercultural issues to build a broader framework for arts therapy practice. more »
1998, Paperback: £24.99/ $42.95Keywords: arts therapies, interdisciplinary arts therapies, mental health, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, social work
This workbook helps parents to explain ASDs to their child and provide practical and emotional support following diagnosis. It is presented in a clear and positive way. As the workbook is completed an invaluable record of development will be created for parent and child to look back on together. more »
2011, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, families, parenting, self esteem, social skills
Expelled from mainstream education and vaguely aware she has something called 'Asparagus' Syndrome, 12-year-old Jessica is sent away to a residential school for young people with autism. Recalling her school years with humour and insight, Jessica's account will open the eyes of readers to the difficulties, and the rewards, of this condition. more »
2003, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95Keywords: adolescence, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, inclusive classroom, memoirs, social skills, special education
Likeable characters guide children with AS aged approximately 8-13 through common areas of difficulty, from anxiety and sensory overload to friendship and social situations. By working through the activities and tools with an adult, children with AS will learn to build upon their strengths and develop strategies for coping with areas of difficulty. more »
2012, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95Keywords: anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, carers, child development, child psychology, children, high functioning autism, life skills, parenting, sensory issues, social skills
Aston has created this workbook to help couples where one partner has AS. With candid advice, activities and worksheets, she explores a variety of approaches. She identifies specific issues, such verbal and non-verbal communication, sexual issues, socializing and parenting, and comes up with simple and effective ways of addressing these issues. more »
2008, Paperback: £16.99/ $26.95Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, counselling, relationships
This dictionary aims to dispel any confusion that arises from the misinterpretation of language. It provides explanations of over 5000 idiomatic expressions and a useful guide to their politeness level. Each expression is accompanied by a clear explanation of its meaning and when and how it might be used. more »
2006, Paperback: £15.99/ $25.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, communication, speech and language therapy
Chris and Gisela have been partners for 12 years. When Chris was diagnosed with AS, Gisela had to come to terms with a marriage in which there would never be an intuitive understanding despite Chris's good intentions. It was the beginning of a long process of learning to live with a disability regarded by some as incompatible with marriage. more »
2002, Paperback: £13.99/ $21.95Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, counselling, high functioning autism, relationships
This book demystifies the enigma of 'relationships' by explaining everything in Asperger-friendly terms. It offers a choice of three models for understanding boy-girl relationships. To make life easier, they are presented in graph form where possible. The book also gives tips for maximising one's chances of successfully developing a relationship. more »
2008, Paperback: £12.99/ $20.95Keywords: adolescence, adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, counselling, relationships
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