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Working with Schizophrenia
A Needs Based Approach
Gwen Howe
Based on a tried and tested needs-based approach it begins by looking at the present 'state of play' in society's approach to schizophrenia, and the experiences of both sufferers and their families. It goes on to identify the needs raised by such experiences and considers ways of meeting them, before detailing methods of intervention. Learn More1987, 200pp -
Coding the Therapeutic Process
Emblems of Encounter: A Manual for Counsellors and Therapists
Murray Cox
This volume – first published in 1978 – is a manual of visual display systems which offers various forms of notation for recording a patient's kinship network, his living conditions and life events alongside his clinical history. It also indicates ways of recording inner and outer world phenomena. Learn More1989, 96pp -
Art Therapy in Practice
Edited by Marian Liebmann
There is increasing interest in the use of the arts generally, with disadvantaged people of all kinds/ New ways of working are being developed all the time, and art therapists are pushing out the boundaries as they do this. This book describe what actually happens in art therapy in a variety of contexts, as practised by particular art therapists. Learn More1989, 192pp -
Storymaking in Education and Therapy
Alida Gersie and Nancy King
This book contains myths and tales from all over the world which are grouped around seven themes. The authors suggest ways in which these myths and tales can be used to develop our imagination's unique voice through educational and therapeutic encounter, and how this expression can be communicated to others who are engaged in the same task. Learn More1989, 416pp -
Dimensions of Evaluation in Higher Education
Report of the IHME Study Group on Evaluationin Higher Education
Urban Dahlloff, John Harris, Michael Shattock and Andre Staropoli
This book addresses primary issues in evaluation in an international, a national and a long term perspective. The essays demonstrate that arguments about the nature and techniques of evaluation must entail far broader considerations than those often promoted by policy makers. Learn More1991, 160pp -
Storymaking in Bereavement
Dragons Fight in the Meadow
Alida Gersie
In this book the author reflects on the processes of grief and more than 50 folk tales are included. The ancient stories vividly convey mankind's struggle with death and loss, the despair and hope, with bitterness and love. The use of stories in therapy is explained, specifically bereavement counselling through storymaking. Learn More1992, 336pp -
Shakespeare Comes to Broadmoor
The Actors are Come Hither - The Performance of Tragedy in a Secure Psychiatric Hospital
Edited by Murray Cox
Between 1989 and 1991 several of Shakespeare's tragedies were performed in the central hall of Broadmoor Hospital. This book sets these important events on record. It offers insights into the impact of such drama, in such a setting, upon actors and audience. Learn More1992, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 5.98in / 229mm x 152mm, 280pp, $55.00ISBN: 978-1-85302-121-3 -
Dramatherapy with Families, Groups and Individuals
Waiting in the Wings
Sue Jennings
This book - by one of the leaders in this exciting and relatively new field - is the first to present a working framework for dramatherapists, social workers, family and marital therapists, and others conducting groups. This framework primarily deals with dramatherapy in non-clinical settings such as family centres and residential children's homes. Learn More1992, 160pp -
Six Theories of Child Development
Revised Formulations and Current Issues
Edited by Ross Vasta
The respective authors are some of the leading developmental scholars of this time, and are also major proponents of the theoretical traditions they address. An excellent text for senior undergraduates and graduate students and a worthwhile addition to the library shelf of any serious student of developmental psychology. Learn More1992, 304pp -
Focus on Psychodrama
The Therapeutic Aspects of Psychodrama
Peter Felix Kellermann
This textbook is for all students and practioners of psychodrama and drama, and professionals seeking to extend their knowledge of creative arts therapies. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of psychodrama, presenting a systematic analysis of its essential therapeutic ingredients. Learn More1992, 192pp