A practical guide for those working in the field of trauma, from the result of war to the aftermath of sexual abuse. It shows the way forward in helping the sufferer, or group, discussing how they can discover new paths or be reminded of long-forgotten coping skills. The acknowledges the therapist's needs and the presence of old wounds, and ......
The book will be of interest not only for the definitions of musical activities, remedial music-making and music therapy it provides but also for the survey of clinical methods... provides some valuable material on the psychology of developmental disability and draws attention to the particular significance of low self-esteem.
''The Metaphoric Body'' is a conductive guidebook and resource offering suggestions, ideas, exercises and a way of working towards the therapeutic process. The authors show how the exploration of the body through archetypal symbols transforms and facilitates change in people's lives. As international pioneers with 35 years' experience in the ......
This book explores the role of drama, movement and music in helping mentally disturbed patients to emerge from their twilight world into a state where they can begin to come to terms with themselves and with daily living. The basic principles of movement are outlined, and their use and practical value discussed. The book is intended for those ......
Exploring the relationship between research and practice in the arts therapies, this book examines the effects and processes of arts therapies interventions in health, education, community and social services settings, highlighting the urgent need for research to be undertaken and communicated to policy makers in order for it to have an effect on ......
...the selected papers give a graphic description of the overall nature of the work of music therapists... gives a good overview to music therapy practice and is presented in an interesting and lively fashion.British Journal of Occupational Therapy...these papers give new insights into music therapy and research as each practitioner espouses a ......
Fairy tales are part of Western culture and history. The last 20 years have seen an increasing interest in the psycho-analytically orientated interpretation of fairy tales. This book focuses on them as a medium for therapy, highlighting their importance on many different levels. The authors show that fairy tales can be used in therapy and guidance ......
The author provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of psychodrama, presenting a systematic analysis of its essential ingredients. He specifies the core issues involved, discussing the interpersonal, the emotional, the imaginary, the behavioural and the cognitive elements. By proposing more uniform definitions for these central ......
Only recently has the therapeutic potential of the arts within medical practice been recognized in the West. Dramatherapy as an art form has emerged during the past 30 years as a clinical and educational practice for individual and group therapeutic intervention by dramatherapists and other arts therapists. A wide range of professional people ......
