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Music Therapy in Palliative Care
New Voices
Edited by David Aldridge
In the last decade music therapists have developed their work with people who have life-threatening illnesses and with those who are dying. This book presents some of that work from therapists working in different countries with different approaches, showing how valuable the inclusion of music therapy in palliative care has already proved to be. Learn More1998, 176pp -
Healing Arts Therapies and Person-Centred Dementia Care
Edited by Anthea Innes and Karen Hatfield
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. The contributors show how music, dance and the visual arts can be used with person-centred care to promote wellbeing. Learn More2001, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 5.51in / 215mm x 140mm, 128pp, $31.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-038-62001, Ebook, ePUB, 128pp, $31.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-302-4 -
Reminiscence Theatre
Making Theatre from Memories
Pam Schweitzer
This book is a comprehensive guide to the nature, practice and therapeutic effects of reminiscence theatre. Drawing on examples from real-life case studies, Pam Schweitzer provides practical advice on the process of taking an oral history, creating from it a written script and developing that into a dramatic production, on whatever scale. Learn More2006, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 6.06in / 226mm x 154mm, 314pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-430-82006, Ebook, ePUB, 314pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-571-4 -
The Expressive Arts Activity Book
A Resource for Professionals
Suzanne Darley and Wende Heath
This resource comprises a collection of tried-and-tested activities for use with people in a range of care settings, to help them explore their knowledge of themselves and to make sense of their experiences. Among the issues addressed by the activities are exploring physical changes, emotional trauma, interpersonal problems and spiritual dilemmas. Learn More2007, Paperback / softback, 10.91in x 8.46in / 277mm x 215mm, 216pp, $31.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-861-02007, Ebook, PDF, 216pp, $31.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-737-4 -
The Creative Arts in Palliative Care
Edited by Nigel Hartley and Malcolm Payne
Use of the arts in palliative care settings is a powerful and effective way of addressing the practical, psychological, social and spiritual issues faced by service users in end-of-life care. This book uncovers the possibilities for using the creative arts and provides guidance on how to implement arts projects successfully. Learn More2008, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.02in / 229mm x 153mm, 208pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-591-62008, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-802-9 -
Connecting through Music with People with Dementia
A Guide for Caregivers
Robin Rio
This user-friendly book demonstrates how even simple sounds and movements can engage people with dementia, promoting relaxation and enjoyment. All that's needed to succeed is a love of music, and a desire to gain greater communication and interaction. The book provides practical advice on using music and includes a songbook of popular song choices. Learn More2009, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 5.47in / 216mm x 139mm, 144pp, $23.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-905-12009, Ebook, ePUB, 144pp, $23.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-725-1 -
Creative Coping Skills for Children
Emotional Support through Arts and Crafts Activities
Bonnie Thomas, illustrated by Bonnie Thomas
This resource comprises a collection of fun, flexible, tried-and-tested activities and make-it-yourself workbooks for parents and professionals to help a child in need of extra emotional support find the coping skills that fit them best. Each activity lists the materials required and includes clear directions for how to do it. Learn More2009, Paperback / softback, 10.98in x 8.78in / 279mm x 223mm, 192pp, $35.00ISBN: 978-1-84310-921-12009, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-954-5 -
The Creative Arts in Dementia Care
Practical Person-Centred Approaches and Ideas
Jill Hayes with Sarah Povey
This book provides a creative map of care with easy-to-follow examples and detailed case studies. After explaining why adopting a creative approach is central to effective dementia care, the authors go on to discuss meditation, singing, movement and storytelling, describing their therapeutic benefits and giving examples of how they can be used. Learn More2010, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 6.42in / 226mm x 163mm, 160pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-056-22011, Ebook, ePUB, 160pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-251-8 -
Creativity and Communication in Persons with Dementia
A Practical Guide
John Killick and Claire Craig
This book describes how to develop a creative approach to the day-to-day care of people with dementia, and provides rich and varied ideas for creative activities for use with individuals or groups. The authors explain what creativity has to offer people with dementia, and how a creative approach can help to address the difficulties they face. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.22in / 228mm x 158mm, 216pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-113-22011, Ebook, ePUB, 216pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-301-0 -
The Big Book of Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Children and Teens
Inspiring Arts-Based Activities and Character Education Curricula
Lindsey Joiner
Packed with creative activity ideas to use with children and teenagers aged 5 and above, this resource builds therapeutic skills such as self-esteem, positive thinking, conflict resolution and anger control. The fun activities use art, music, stories, and films and will provide all those working with children and teenagers with a wealth of ideas. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 10.87in x 8.50in / 276mm x 216mm, 256pp, $35.00ISBN: 978-1-84905-865-02011, Ebook, PDF, 256pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-447-5
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