Professional development
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Approaches to Case Study
A Handbook for Those Entering the Therapeutic Field
Robin Higgins
A practical guide for those working with patients, this book will assist students in settling into their early placements and form a useful reference for those with more experience. It draws on anthropological and biographical as well as medical models. Learn More1993, 120pp -
Approaches to Research
Robin Higgins
Robin Higgins takes you step by step through what is involved in choosing, organising and presenting a research project. The book combines practical advice with a look in depth at the principles of qualitative and quantative research. It is a useful companion volume to Approaches to Case Study and to anyone writing a dissertation. Learn More1996, 180pp -
Art-Based Research
Shaun McNiff
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. Learn More1998, Hardback, 9.45in x 6.50in / 240mm x 165mm, 224pp, £49.99ISBN: 978-1-85302-620-11998, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.10in / 232mm x 155mm, 224pp, £19.99ISBN: 978-1-85302-621-8 -
Researching the Arts Therapies
A Dramatherapist's Perspective
Roger Grainger
Writing from a dramatherapist's perspective, Grainger looks at methods of researching the arts therapies, and how particular definitions of research affect our understanding and practising of arts therapies. He places approaches to research in four categories: quantitative research, qualitative research, action research and art-based research. Learn More1999, 180pp -
Between Therapists
The Processing of Transference/Countertransference Material
Arthur Robbins
Arthur Robbins demonstrates how important countertransference reactions are as sources of information and understanding of patient/therapist interactions. He presents transcriptions of some group supervision sessions, which emphasize the mixture of cognitive and affective organization which the therapist is continually exploring with the patient. Learn More1999, 240pp -
Creative Supervision
The Use of Expressive Arts Methods in Supervision and Self-Supervision
Mooli Lahad
In this book Lahad introduces techniques, drawn from the expressive arts therapies, which can be employed during a supervision to release information from the creative hemisphere of the brain. These techniques include storytelling, role-playing, guided fantasy, imaginary dialogues, letter-writing, drawing, and the use of colours and shapes. Learn More2000, 128pp -
Beginning Research in the Arts Therapies
A Practical Guide
Gary Ansdell and Mercédès Pavlicevic
The authors hold your hand and give you plenty of hints and tips while you prepare your funding proposal or research project. They help you think about your title, structure your research questions and aims, and prepare to collect, organize and analyze your research data. This book makes arts therapies research fun and absorbing. Learn More2001, 256pp -
Little Windows into Art Therapy
Small Openings for Beginning Therapists
Deborah Schroder
Drawing on her own development as an art therapist and her extensive experience of supervising new therapists and students, Schroder provides practical advice on encouraging nervous or reluctant clients, or those unfamiliar with art therapy, to benefit from artmaking. She argues for a two-way sharing of art between therapist and client. Learn More2004, 112pp -
Relating to Clients
The Therapeutic Relationship for Complementary Therapists
Su Fox
The book provides information and exercises to help practitioners improve their style of interacting with clients by setting clear boundaries, having a defined contract with them, communicating effectively and being a good listener, among other things. Suitable for complementary therapy practitioners and students in the field. Learn More2007, 176pp -
A Creative Guide to Exploring Your Life
Self-Reflection Using Photography, Art, and Writing
Graham Gordon Ramsay and Holly Barlow Sweet
A Creative Guide to Exploring Your Life brims with imaginative exercises and examples that use the power of photography, art, and writing as tools for self-discovery. Exercises are accompanied by searching questions for self-reflection, and are complemented by examples of each exercise to provoke ideas and inspiration. Learn More2008, 192pp
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