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Writing Works
A Resource Handbook for Therapeutic Writing Workshops and Activities
Edited by Gillie Bolton, Victoria Field and Kate Thompson
Writing Works is a guide for writers or therapists working with groups or individuals and is full of practical advice on everything from the equipment needed to run a session to ideas for themes, all backed up by the theory that underpins the methods explained. Practitioners contribute detailed accounts of organizing writing workshops for clients. Learn More2006, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.10in / 234mm x 155mm, 256pp, $26.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-468-12006, Ebook, ePUB, 256pp, $26.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-549-3 -
Writing Routes
A Resource Handbook of Therapeutic Writing
Gillie Bolton, Victoria Field and Kate Thompson
Writing Routes is an essential roadmap for anybody setting out on the journey of self-discovery through words. Seventy contributors from a variety of different backgrounds and circumstances explain how they came to write a particular piece and why, how they found ways of transforming their experience into writing, and how it was beneficial to them. Learn More2010, Paperback / softback, 8.94in x 6.06in / 227mm x 154mm, 240pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-107-12011, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-303-4 -
Therapeutic Journal Writing
An Introduction for Professionals
Kate Thompson
The author of this book guides the reader through developing journal writing to use as a therapeutic tool. The book includes advice on working with individuals, facilitating a therapeutic writing group, proposed clinical applications, practical techniques, useful journal prompts, exercises and case vignettes. Learn More2010, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.18in / 228mm x 157mm, 224pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-690-62011, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-493-2 -
Poetry and Story Therapy
The Healing Power of Creative Expression
Geri Giebel Chavis
This accessible book explores the therapeutic possibilities of poetry and stories, providing techniques for facilitating personally relevant and growth-enhancing sessions. The author provides ideas for writing activities that emerge from this discussion, and explains how participants can create their own poetic and narrative pieces. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 8.94in x 5.94in / 227mm x 151mm, 256pp, $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-832-22011, Ebook, ePUB, 256pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-311-9 -
Write Yourself
Creative Writing and Personal Development
Gillie Bolton
Write Yourself is the ideal introduction to how to facilitate groups and individuals in finding inspiration for their creative personal writing voices. This book explains how and why writing is such an illuminative and cathartic process, and provides many practical exercises that encourage the exploration of emotions, memories and experiences. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.02in / 229mm x 153mm, 288pp, $37.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-110-12011, Ebook, ePUB, 288pp, $32.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-308-9 -
Writing in Bereavement
A Creative Handbook
Jane Moss
This practical creative handbook provides imaginative writing exercises for counsellors, volunteers and others working with the bereaved, and offers advice on how to plan and run effective group workshops and individual sessions. Through writing, clients are helped to communicate their experiences of grief and adjust to life after their loss. Learn More2012, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 7.28in / 228mm x 185mm, 264pp, $32.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-212-22012, Ebook, ePUB, 264pp, $32.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-450-5 -
The Writer's Key
Introducing Creative Solutions for Life
Gillie Bolton
The Writer's Key introduces creative writing as a tool for self-reflection and personal and professional development. It provides strategies and inspiration for getting started, continuing despite hesitations and for getting the most out of writing, and includes success stories from personal and professional writers. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 9.61in x 6.69in / 244mm x 170mm, 168pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-475-12013, Ebook, ePUB, 168pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-854-1 -
Reading and Expressive Writing with Traumatised Children, Young Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Unpack My Heart with Words
Marion Baraitser
Drawing on the author's work with young asylum seekers and refugees, this book explores how literature can be used to help children and young people who have been victims of violence overcome their experiences and regain self-worth. It covers all aspects of implementing the therapy, including the theory behind it and practical advice. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 288pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-384-62014, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-747-6