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Many families with a child with autism or Asperger Syndrome feel that involvement in the community is not for them. This book sets out to change that, with a rich and varied menu of suggestions for how such families can take full part in community life and support the strengths and interests of their child at the same time. Informal learning experiences can be the key to self-discovery,... more »
June 2010, Paperback: £14.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-809-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: adolescence, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, complementary therapies, creativity, dance and movement therapy, families, high functioning autism, homeschooling, parenting, pastoral care, play, special education, teenagers, transitions, youthwork
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 adolescents. 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
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: £19.99/ $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
"After a few sessions with you, Nathan became aware of how he was carrying himself. We noticed a change in his gait. He was straighter, taller and more assertive in his walking. His gait was that of a confident man... He beamed with pride as I went on and on about how differently he presented himself. It shook me up!" more »
2009, DVD: £17.01 + VAT = £19.99/ $35.00
ISBN: 978-1-84310-890-0, 60pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, complementary therapies, dance and movement therapy, occupational therapy, psychotherapy
"After a few sessions with you, Nathan became aware of how he was carrying himself. We noticed a change in his gait. He was straighter, taller and more assertive in his walking. His gait was that of a confident man... He beamed with pride as I went on and on about how differently he presented himself. It shook me up!" more »
2008, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-875-7, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 152pp
Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, complementary therapies, dance and movement therapy, occupational therapy, sensory issues
Learning to roller skate or ride a bike should be an enjoyable experience, but for a child with developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD, also known as dyspraxia), these activities can lead to frustration and failure. Can't Play Won't Play is full of practical information, tips and hints to enable children with DCD to access and enjoy activities that other children take for granted. more »
2008, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-601-2, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 176pp
Keywords: children, dance and movement therapy, developmental coordination disorder, dyspraxia, families, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, parenting, play, play therapy, special education
Praise for the first volume:
'It is very valuable to have [this collection of articles] all together in one place...a rich repository of insights and experiences for all the somatic disciplines. It is a wonderful collection of articles.'
- Somatics 1999/2000
This second volume on Authentic Movement - a new discipline aiding the creative process in choreography,... more »
2007, Paperback: £29.99/ $49.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-768-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 512pp
Keyword: dance and movement therapy
This set of beautifully illustrated full-colour cards, together with a detailed instruction booklet, will be a valuable tool for all professionals and parents facilitating the rehabilitation of children with neurological disorders and general developmental disabilities. The activities address the development of mobility and coordination skills, while also promoting independence and... more »
2006, Card Game: £14.99 + VAT = £17.61/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-497-1, 48pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child development, dance and movement therapy, occupational therapy, social work, special education
“ Yoga for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a well written and easy to follow guide for parents, caregivers, and even professionals. Providing simple and effective techniques, the book gives hope to families that children with autism spectrum disorders can lead lives feeling less stressed and happier. It provides information about autism spectrum disorders and the... more »
2006, Paperback: £12.99/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-817-7, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 104pp
Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, dance and movement therapy, families, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, parenting, sensory issues, yoga
Presenting dance/movement therapy (DMT) as a viable and valuable psychosocial support service for those with a medical illness, Sharon W. Goodill shows how working creatively with the mind/body connection can encourage and enhance the healing process. This book represents the first attempt to compile, synthesize, and publish the work that has been done over recent years in medical DMT. more »
2005, Paperback: £19.99/ $33.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-785-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp
Keywords: arts therapies, complementary therapies, dance and movement therapy, health care, psychology
Drawing on her extensive experience in expressive arts therapy, Daria Halprin presents a unique approach to healing through movement and art. She describes the body as the container of one's entire life experience and movement as a language which expresses and reveals our deepest struggles and creative potentials. Interweaving artistic and psychological processes, she offers a philosophy... more »
2002, Paperback: £19.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-737-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: dance and movement therapy, expressive therapies, interdisciplinary arts therapies, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy
Offering practical advice for arts therapists and health care professionals, this book emphasizes the importance of putting the individual before the illness to provide holistic, person-centred support for people with dementia. more »
2001, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-038-6, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 128pp
Keywords: arts therapies, dance and movement therapy, dementia, interdisciplinary arts therapies, older people, palliative care, person-centred, psychotherapy, social work
Arts therapists are becoming increasingly interested in process as it is manifested in their work. The multiplicity of levels at which process operates is the theme of this new book. What happens during a therapy session is examined, as are the client's response, which is experienced through the medium of the art form itself, and the evolution of the relationship between therapist and... more »
1999, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-625-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 200pp
Keywords: arts therapies, dance and movement therapy, interdisciplinary arts therapies, music therapy, play therapy
Authentic Movement, an exploration of the unconscious through movement, was largely defined by the work of Mary Starks Whitehouse, Janet Adler and Joan Chodorow. The basic concepts of Authentic Movement are expressed for the first time in one volume through interviews and conversations with these important figures, and their key papers. They emphasize the importance of movement as a means of... more »
1999, Paperback: £24.99/ $42.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-653-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 320pp
Keyword: dance and movement therapy
Using Voice and Song in Therapy is a practical and imaginative guide to the way in which singing and the expressive use of the voice can facilitate therapy. Paul Newham examines how melody creation combined with story-telling in song, can alleviate certain emotional, psychosomatic and psychological symptoms. He describes how the sounds made by the human voice can be shaped... more »
1999, Paperback: £24.99/ $42.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-590-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
Keywords: counselling, dance and movement therapy, music therapy, psychology, psychotherapy
