Sue Jennings is Professor of Play (European Federation of Dramatherapists), the creator of Neuro-Dramatic-Play, and the author of 53 books. She has pioneered Dramatherapy and Play Therapy internationally. She is Senior Research Fellow at the Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham, UK, a Distinguished Scholar at the University of the Witswatersrand, South Africa, and an Honorary Fellow of the University of Roehampton, London.
A stimulating book which will provide inspiration for those new to the discipline of play therapy, and at the same time will provide a fresh and exciting approach for established practitioners. 191... (more)
Dramatherapy is a mode of clinical treatment informed by several different theories and practices. This book provides detailed examples of the major contrasting approaches. 232 pages. (more)
Despite the fact that drama and play have long been used for therapeutic intervention, dramatherapy is only now being seen as a process which can have a place alongside already established modes of... (more)
International contributors offer a wide variety of perspectives from contrasting theoretical backgrounds, showing how it is possible to integrate a dramatherapeutic approach into many different ways... (more)
This work brings readers up to date with the latest developments in the profession of dramatherapy. It shows how dramatherapy is evolving its own theory and methodology as well as specific models for... (more)
Drama plays a crucial role in healthy human development and dramatherapy can be particularly effective in helping troubled children or adolescents. In this book, twelve contributors, writing from a... (more)
Exploring the relationship and differences between art therapy and dramatherapy, this book examines the theoretical ground on which the arts therapies are based. The authors also describe 5 major... (more)
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... (more)
A general introduction to drama therapy including : a brief history of the discipline, explaining the therapeutic value of the theatre and drama that takes place, the importance of Dramatherapy in... (more)
Shows how the themes of drama, play, trance, music and dance have been found to be fundamental to the practice of good health in a Malaysian culture, and how this can be applied to the more general... (more)
In this book Sue Jennings brings together international drama therapists and theater practitioners to challenge, clarify, describe and debate some of the theoretical and practical issues in drama... (more)
Neuro-Dramatic-Play and Healthy Attachments breaks new ground in the areas of attachment and child development. Based on sound experience and observation, Sue Jennings consolidates current theories... (more)
Routledge International Handbook of Dramatherapy is the first book of its kind to bring together leading professionals and academics from around the world to discuss their practice from a truly... (more)
This second edition is fully updated with the latest good practice in play. Based on an understanding of 'Neuro-Dramatic-Play', the book shows that play is an essential part of children's healthy... (more)
This second edition is fully updated and addresses ways in which we can apply stories and storytelling with children who are troubled. Stories can empower children to take action and ask for help,... (more)
Managing Social Anxiety in Children and Young People introduces a new approach for working with anxious children and young people to help them develop social skills and reduce stress.
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