Expressive Arts Therapies Books
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)
The Embodied Self: Movement and Psychoanalysis
By integrating principles from her background as a movement psychotherapist and movement analyst with key concepts from contemporary psychoanalysis, the author offers a new perspective on exploring... (more)
Expressive Therapies Continuum: A Framework for Using Art in Therapy
Distinctive in its application as a foundational theory in the field of art therapy, this up-to-date second edition demonstrates how the Expressive Therapies Continuum provides a framework for the... (more)
Play-Based Interventions for Childhood Anxieties, Fears, and Phobias
Illustrating the power of play for helping children overcome a wide variety of worries, fears, and phobias, this book provides a toolkit of play therapy approaches and techniques. Coverage... (more)
Art Therapy with Military Populations: History, Innovation, and Applications
For decades, art therapy has proved to be practical treatment for veterans and other military populations suffering from trauma. Art Therapy with Military Populations provides an in-depth overview of... (more)
The Heart of the Matter: Music and Art in Family Therapy
The Heart of the Matter invites therapists from all disciplines to consider the use of music and art in their work with families. It introduces systemic music and art ideas, giving clinical examples... (more)
Creative Arts and Play Therapy for Attachment Problems
This book vividly shows how creative arts and play therapy can help children recover from experiences of disrupted or insecure attachment. Leading practitioners explore the impact of early... (more)
The Healing Forest in Post-Crisis Work with Children: A Nature Therapy and Expressive Arts Program for Groups
Nature Therapy is an innovative approach for working with children who have experienced stress or trauma. For the first time in the English language, this book presents the theory behind the approach... (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)
Breakthrough Moments in Arts-Based Psychotherapy
In psychotherapy clients sometimes experience breakthrough moments - profound moments in which their world and how they view themselves is changed for ever. But what exactly occurs during such... (more)
Presence and Process in Expressive Arts Work: At the Edge of Wonder
What are the basic attitudes, values, and practices that are essential for effective work with the expressive arts? This book explores the answer to that question. The authors examine in depth the... (more)
Music Therapy and Parent-Infant Bonding
Music Therapy and Parent-Infant Bonding is the first title in the field of music therapy to explore the contribution that music therapy can make in the very early years, for instance in situations... (more)
Imagining Animals: Art, Psychotherapy and Primitive States of Mind
Imagining Animals offers a unique insight into the role and representation of animal imagery in art therapy and child psychotherapy, which should be of interest to all arts and play therapists... (more)
The Handbook of Group Play Therapy: How to Do it, How it Works, Whom it's Best for
Here is a comprehensive guide to of the the most effective and dynamic childhood intervention available to counselors, therapists, teachers, psychologists, and anyone who works with kids. This... (more)
Rehearsals for Growth: Theater Improvisation for Psychotherapists
A guide to promoting creativity, growth and good relationship functioning for both therapist and client. This work contains: descriptions and instructions for over 80 games and exercises applicable... (more)
Music Therapy: Intimate Notes
This introduction to music therapy shows the range of its possibilities in different settings. It provides an informal theoretical foundation for music therapy, and for connecting music to our... (more)
Introduction to Developmental Playtherapy: Playing and Health
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)
Poiesis: The Language of Psychology and the Speech of the Soul
This work argues that 'poiesis' - the creative act - is also the act by which we affirm our identity and humanity, and seeks to demonstrate the essential affinity of the creative and therapeutic... (more)
Sandplay: Silent Workshop of the Psyche
This text provides an introduction to sandplay as well as material for those already using this form of therapy. Based on the authors' clinical work, it includes in-depth sandplay case history... (more)
Outsider Art and Psychoanalytic Psychiatry: The 'Nativity of Fools' at the Cogoleto Psychiatric Hospital
Outsider Art and Psychoanalytic Psychiatry is a study of psychiatric institutes and psychiatric violence as seen through art created by the inhabitants of a psychiatric hospital.
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Songs of Discovery for Music Therapy: A Practical Resource for Therapists and Educators
This rich collection of 32 original songs assists you in supporting the development of positive educational and therapeutic outcomes. Born of clinical work by music therapists at The Center for... (more)
Dance/Movement Therapy and Sexual Abuse: Assessment and Intervention Based on Body-Mind Approaches
Dance/Movement Therapy and Sexual Abuse addresses the vital role dance/movement therapy plays in helping survivors of sexual abuse.
Comprising ten chapters, the book describes assessment,... (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)
Poetry Therapy: Theory and Practice: Third Edition
In this third edition of Poetry Therapy, Dr. Mazza expands on poetry therapy applications and techniques, carefully illustrating the use of poems, expressive writing, and symbolic activities for... (more)
Implementing Play Therapy with Groups: Contemporary Issues in Practice
Implementing Play Therapy with Groups is a new and innovative edited book bringing together experts from across the field of play therapy to explore how to facilitate group play therapy across... (more)
Eco-Art Therapy in Practice
Eco-Art Therapy in Practice is uplifting, optimistic, and empowering while outlining cost-effective, time efficient, and research-based steps on how to use nature in session to enhance client... (more)
Dance and Creativity within Dance Movement Therapy: International Perspectives
Dance and Creativity within Dance Movement Therapy discusses the core work and basic concepts in dance movement therapy (DMT), focusing on the centrality of dance, the creative process and their... (more)
Art as Medicine
An exploration of the power of art therapy, describing the pioneering work of Shaun McNiff and other leading art therapy practitioners. It explains how, whenever illness is associated with loss of... (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)