Expressive Arts Therapies Books
EMDR and Creative Arts Therapies
This book guides therapists trained in EMDR in the successful integration of the creative arts therapies to make the healing potential of EMDR safer and more accessible for patients who present with... (more)
Integrative Arts Psychotherapy: Using an Integrative Theoretical Frame and the Arts in Psychotherapy
This book is a new addition to the art therapy literature setting out an integrative approach to using theory and the arts, which places clients at the centre of practice and supports collaboration... (more)
Old and New Horizons of Sandplay Therapy: Mindfulness and Neural Integration
This thoughtful and comprehensive book sheds new light on Sandplay Therapy, a method founded in the 1960s by Dora Kalff. It is based on the psychology of C.G. Jung and Margaret Lowenfeld, with... (more)
Art-Based Supervision: Cultivating Therapeutic Insight Through Imagery
Art-Based Supervision is a unique text for graduate supervision classes and seminars as well as a resource for post-graduate supervisors and practitioners. It offers a new view of supervision, one... (more)
Raising Self-Esteem in Adults: An Eclectic Approach with Art Therapy, CBT and DBT Based Techniques
Self-esteem is the building block of therapy and wellness and is crucial in overcoming depression and anxiety and in leading a fulfilling, functional life. Filled with hundreds of practical... (more)
The Handbook of Art Therapy
The Handbook of Art Therapy: Fourth Edition has become the standard introductory text into the theory and practice of art therapy in a variety of settings. The comprehensive book concentrates on the... (more)
Group Art Therapy: Practice and Research
Group Art Therapy: Practice and Research is the first textbook of its kind, taking into account practice-based evidence and using a transtheoretical approach to present a range of art therapy group... (more)
Art Therapy for Groups: A Handbook of Themes, Games and Exercises: Second Edition
Contents: Part 1: Art Therapy Groups. Art Therapy and Groupwork. Running a Group. Recording, Evaluation and Evidence-based Practice. Learning from Problems in Groups. An Example in Detail: The... (more)
Drama, Creativity and Intersubjectivity: The Roots of Change in Dramatherapy
Drama, Creativity and Intersubjectivity presents a new theoretical approach to dramatherapy. The book examines the key concepts of creativity and intersubjectivity in detail, through a comparison of... (more)
Creative Supervision Across Modalities
Creative methods can bring depth and new perspectives to the supervision process. This book proposes that a firm understanding of supervision theory is the vital foundation to utilising the power of... (more)
Dramatherapy and Destructiveness: Creating the Evidence Base, Playing with Thanatos
Dramatherapy uses the healing aspects of drama and theatre as part of the therapeutic process and is increasingly required to supply evidence of its effectiveness. This book aims to provide an... (more)
Art in Action: Expressive Arts Therapy and Social Change
The field of expressive arts is closely tied to the work of therapeutic change. As well as being beneficial for the individual or small group, expressive arts therapy has the potential for a much... (more)
Inspiring Creative Supervision
Supervision is most commonly practiced using conscious thought, questioning and verbal discussion. Yet creative supervision can be a stimulating and valuable alternative or adjunct to this, and is a... (more)
Supervision of Art Psychotherapy: A Theoretical and Practical Handbook
Supervision in Art Psychotherapy will be an inspiration for advanced practitioners and students in training. It is the first book to formulate a unique theoretical base to current practice in art... (more)
The Metaphor of Play: Origin and Breakdown of Personal Being: 3rd Edition
Shows how borderline psychiatric patients can be treated by understanding their sense of self and the fragility of their sense of existence. Meares believes that the play of the pre-school child, and... (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)
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)
The self on the page: Theory and practice of creative writing in personal development
The field of the therapeutic use of creative writing is here explored on two levels. In part one, representative practitioners provide an overview of current work in the field. Part two explores the... (more)
Social Action Art Therapy in a Time of Crisis
Social Action Art Therapy in a Time of Crisis outlines theories and models of social action art therapy, identifies its application in times of crisis, and explores the ways in which art therapy can... (more)
Art Therapy with Special Education Students
Art Therapy with Special Education Students is a practical and innovative book that details the best suitable ways to work in the field of art therapy with special education students.
This book... (more)
The Embodied Brain and Sandtray Therapy: Stories of Healing and Transformation
The Embodied Brain and Sandtray Therapy invites readers to absorb the magic and mystery of sandtray therapy through a collection of stories.
Woven throughout these pages is the neurobiological... (more)
Art Therapy, Trauma, and Neuroscience: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives
Art Therapy, Trauma, and Neuroscience combines theory, research, and practice with traumatized populations in a neuroscience framework. The classic edition includes a new preface from the author... (more)
Jungian Arts-Based Research and The Nuclear Enchantment of New Mexico
Jungian Arts-Based Research and "The Nuclear Enchantment of New Mexico" provides clear, accessible and in-depth guidance both for arts-based researchers using Jung's ideas and for Jungian scholars... (more)
Arts Therapies with People with Physical Disabilities: An Archetypal Approach
For those with mobility and communication challenges, arts therapies can be especially significant and rewarding as a means of self-expression and engaging with others. This book provides practical... (more)
Integrating Yoga and Play Therapy: The Mind-Body Approach for Healing Adverse Childhood Experiences
This book presents the foundational knowledge to ethically and knowledgably integrate yoga into play therapy practice with children and families and create life-long change. The mind-body connection... (more)
Mentalizing in Group Art Therapy: Interventions for Emerging Adults
By creating a therapeutic outlet for processing and self-expression, art therapy is an especially effective way to help emerging adults to develop their mentalizing faculty. With an 8-week syllabus,... (more)
Art Therapy with Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
There is a distinct lack of art therapy literature on working with adults with autism spectrum disorders, and this book combats this dearth by looking at the theory and practice of working with this... (more)
Acting For Real: Drama Therapy Process, Technique, And Performance
This second edition takes the reader further into the heart of using drama for healing. Dr. Emunah offers an expanded understanding of her Integrative Five Phase model, a foundational approach that... (more)
Art Therapy Treatment with Sex Trafficking Survivors: Facilitating Empowerment, Recovery, and Hope
This groundbreaking book introduces and researches art therapy as a creative and effective treatment for the sensitive and pertinent issue of human sex trafficking. Rich empirical examples and best... (more)
Prescriptive Play Therapy: Tailoring Interventions for Specific Childhood Problems
This book helps practitioners choose from the broad range of play therapy approaches to create a comprehensive treatment plan that meets the individual needs of each child. From leaders in the field,... (more)