Expressive Arts Therapies Books
Dramatherapy: Theory and Practice: 2
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)
Dramatherapy: Theory and Practice: 1
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)
Art Therapy with Children on the Autistic Spectrum: Beyond Words
Recent research has shown that art therapy can be particularly effective for children with autism and communication disorders. The authors present a range of case studies of art therapy with... (more)
Music Therapy in Dementia Care
This title looks at the use of music therapy with the elderly and dementia sufferers. The book also examines some of the issues which may arise working with this group,s uch as coping with war time... (more)
Expressive Arts with Elders: A Resource 2nd Ed
This sourcebook is aimed at professionals working with older people in a range of settings including nursing homes, community centres and psychiatric care. The authors combine theory and practical... (more)
Studio Art Therapy: Cultivating the Artist Identity in the Art Therapist
Arguing that the profession of arts therapy has its roots in the studio environment, the author proposes that it is time to reclaim these rots, and make art once again central to art therapy. She... (more)
Spirituality and Art Therapy: Living the Connection
This is an exploration of the ways in which the spiritual can be used in therapy. The contributor explain how their own spiritual and creative influences interact, finding expression in the use of... (more)
Psychodrama with Trauma Survivors: Acting Out Your Pain
In a world where natural, social and political disasters are a daily reality, the therapist is increasingly called upon to find rapid and effective methods of treating the survivors of trauma,... (more)
Constructing Musical Healing: The Wounds That Sing
In this wide-ranging exploration of music and its capacity to heal, the author draws on philosophical, anthropological, psychiatric and musical perspectives to propose that music has a role in... (more)
The Changing Shape of Art Therapy: New Developments in Theory and Practice.
Including contributions from some of the leading art therapists in Britain, this text addresses the key issues in the theory and practice of art therapy. (more)
Case Studies in Non-Directive Play Therapy
These seven case studies provide a detailed account of play therapy undertaken with children and an adolescent, all of whom experienced emotional problems and/or abuse. Each study details the child's... (more)
Beginning Research in the Arts Therapies: A Practical Guide
This guide to beginning a research project in the arts therapies, be it for an MA dissertation or a report, tackles various aspects from writing an initial funding proposal and finding a title, to... (more)
Art Therapy and Computer Technology: A Virtual Studio of Possibilities
In this concise and practical guide, Cathy Malchiodi reviews the hardware and software most pertinent to art therapists and gives practical information on creating a virtual studio and delivering art... (more)
Art as Therapy: Collected Papers
This collection of papers offers an insight into the personal development of an internationally renowned art therapist and the development of art therapy as a profession. (more)
Something to Draw On: Activities and Interventions using an Art Therapy Approach
Arising from concerns about children who are underachieving or presenting behavioural difficulties, this book documents a number of useful approaches for teachers and others to use with individuals,... (more)
Linking Parents to Play Therapy: A practical guide with applications, interventions, and case studies
This text is a practical guide for play therapists, combining theoretical understanding with a variety of techniques to make working with parents possible, practical and productive. (more)
Good practice in psychodrama: An analytical perspective
A basic introduction for therapists in practice who wish to enter the world of psychotherapeutic psychodrama. It promotes the idea of psychodrama as an effective, safe and productive therapy which... (more)
Art therapy with young survivors of sexual abuse: Lost for words
This text contains a range of illustrative case material from both individual and group therapy. The book addresses important issues faced by professionals, including: male therapist... (more)
Art Therapy Practice: Innovative Approaches
This text covers all treatment settings in which art therapy is used. With the use of case examples and client artwork to illustrate, the book offers instruction on both the classic and contemporary... (more)
Self-Mutilation and Art Therapy: Violent Creation
The author of this title examines the effect of art therapy interventions with clients who harm their bodies. This book begins with a definition of self-mutilation and examines theories from... (more)
Healing Arts: The History of Art Therapy
This text charts the development of art therapy up to 1966 and looks towards the uncertain future. It covers the philosophy of art therapy, the way attitudes to insanity have changed, Surrealism, and... (more)
Foundation and Form in Jungian Sandplay
The author presents Sandplay therapy in an art therapy setting. She outlines the principles and practicalities of sandplay therapy and explains the methods and materials used. She also provides a... (more)
Therapeutic Art Directives and Resources: Activities and Initiatives for Individuals and Groups
This text constitutes directives for sessions with groups or individual patients. It should be beneficial in situations where patients are reluctant to express themselves spontaneously, Makin... (more)
Psychodrama, surplus reality and the art of healing
This work explores the depths of "surplus reality". Each chapter is prefaced by the author's explanations of the forces and energies which have influenced psychodrama. Psychodramatists and mental... (more)
Therapeutic Dimensions of Autobiography in Creative Writing
Therapeutic Dimensions of Autobiography in Creative Writing brings together theory and practice from psychoanalysis, literary and cultural studies and the growing field of creative writing studics.... (more)
Theory and Practice of Action and Drama Techniques: Developmental Psychotherapy from an Existential-Dialectical Viewpoint
In this text, the author develops a personality model and shows how it can be applied in practice through psychodrama, videofeedback and creative play therapy. She explains how psychodramatic... (more)
Interpreting projective drawings: A self psychological approach
Using drawings to discover emotions, attitudes and personality traits not verbally stated by a client is a valuable and widely used technique in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. In this book, with... (more)