Professional development
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Nature-Based Expressive Arts Therapy
Integrating the Expressive Arts and Ecotherapy
Sally Atkins and Melia Snyder. Forewords by Corrine Glesne and Per Espen Stoknes.
This book integrates the fields of expressive arts and ecotherapy to present a nature based approach to expressive arts work. It highlights attitudes and practices in expressive arts that are particularly relevant to working with nature, including cultivating an aesthetic response to the earth and the relationship between beauty and sustainability. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.14in / 228mm x 156mm, 176pp, £24.99ISBN: 97817859272632017, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, £24.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-380-2 -
Art Therapy in Private Practice
Theory, Practice and Research in Changing Contexts
Edited by James D. West. Forewords by Joan Woddis and Chris Wood.
This is an essential handbook for art therapy students and art therapists considering private practice. It provides insight into the range of approaches, clinical settings, ethical issues and professional considerations when working in private practice and gives advice on common hurdles, such as establishing boundaries and maintaining self-care. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.10in / 229mm x 155mm, 400pp, £24.99ISBN: 97817859204312017, Ebook, ePUB, 400pp, £24.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-297-3 -
Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change
A Clinician's Guide
Leslie Davenport. Foreword by Lise Van Susteren, M.D.
With environmental damage and disaster as a result of climate change on the rise, this book responds to a need for methods for dealing with adverse psychological impact in the therapy room. Including proven, effective interventions alongside foundational theory, this book is an excellent tool for counteracting negative effects on mental health. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 5.98in / 229mm x 152mm, 208pp, £17.99ISBN: 97817859271952017, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, £17.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-328-4 -
Transformative Imagery
Cultivating the Imagination for Healing, Change, and Growth
Edited by Leslie Davenport. Foreword by Martin L. Rossman.
Transformative Imagery brings together the voices of instrumental figures in guided imagery to provide professionals with an extensive, detailed overview of the proven transformational potential of imagery. Key chapters demonstrate how this can be integrated with conventional medicine to benefit patients and clients in any setting. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.18in / 228mm x 157mm, 352pp, £22.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-742-42016, Ebook, ePUB, 352pp, £22.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-175-4 -
Mindful Art Therapy
A Foundation for Practice
Barbara Jean Davis
This book bridges Eastern and Western traditions to present mindful approaches to art therapy. It clarifies theories, methodologies and practical skills of mindful art therapy and features case study examples and client artworks to illustrate the clinical application. A guided meditation script and downloadable audio file are included. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.94in / 226mm x 151mm, 184pp, £22.99ISBN: 978-1-84905-426-32015, Ebook, ePUB, 184pp, £19.99ISBN: 978-0-85700-791-9 -
The Book of Games and Warm Ups for Group Leaders 2nd Edition
Leo Rutherford
Full of activities for use with groups of all ages, this book draws on the author's extensive experience and presents all the games, improvisations and dance structures that he has found most effective in group settings. It includes everything from warm-ups to warm-downs and provides tips on how to be a good facilitator and run a successful group. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 6.14in / 216mm x 156mm, 168pp, £12.99ISBN: 978-1-84819-235-52014, Ebook, ePUB, 168pp, £12.99ISBN: 978-0-85701-184-8 -
The Compassionate Practitioner
How to create a successful and rewarding practice
Jane Wood
This handbook for alternative practitioners is full of practical advice about creating a thriving practice. It explores the practitioner-patient relationship at every stage of the consultation process to demonstrate how to establish trust and loyalty and meet patients' emotional needs so they continue to return. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.46in / 229mm x 164mm, 208pp, £15.99ISBN: 978-1-84819-222-52014, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, £15.99ISBN: 978-0-85701-170-1 -
A Guide to Research Ethics for Arts Therapists and Arts & Health Practitioners
Camilla Farrant, Mercédès Pavlicevic and Giorgos Tsiris
This guide draws from legislation and research ethics committee procedures, to provide guidance for practitioners who are considering undertaking research projects. Embedded in 'real-life' experiences, it aims to inspire practitioners to become ethically-aware researchers, evaluators and participants. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 8.66in x 6.10in / 220mm x 155mm, 160pp, £15.99ISBN: 978-1-84905-419-52014, Ebook, ePUB, 128pp, £15.99ISBN: 978-0-85700-799-5 -
A Guide to Evaluation for Arts Therapists and Arts & Health Practitioners
Giorgos Tsiris, Mercédès Pavlicevic and Camilla Farrant
Evaluation has become a crucial tool in the development of arts therapy professions. This guide provides foundational frameworks for designing and implementing bespoke evaluation protocols, based on the authors' substantial experience of designing and realising evaluation projects, and running training workshops for arts and health practitioners. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 8.62in x 6.38in / 219mm x 162mm, 176pp, £15.99ISBN: 978-1-84905-418-82014, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, £15.99ISBN: 978-0-85700-800-8 -
Creative Supervision Across Modalities
Theory and applications for therapists, counsellors and other helping professionals
Edited by Anna Chesner and Lia Zografou
This book takes a theoretical look at creative supervision, discussing the background, philosophy and creative technique, and demonstrates, through a series of chapters written by experienced practitioners from a variety of disciplines, that creative approaches to supervision are applicable and beneficial across modalities. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.22in / 229mm x 158mm, 224pp, £22.99ISBN: 978-1-84905-316-72013, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, £19.99ISBN: 978-0-85700-696-7