Expressive Arts Therapies Books
Play Therapy: A Non-Directive Approach for Children and Adolescents: 2nd Revised edition
This highly readable book provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical guide to non-directive play therapy, which is an effective and ethically sound method of helping troubled children and... (more)
The Inner World Outside: Object Relations Theory and Psychodrama: Second Edition
First published in 1993, The Inner World Outside has become a classic in its field. Paul Holmes walks the reader through the 'inner world' of object relationships and the corresponding 'outside... (more)
Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents: A Four-Phase Model
Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents is the book so many expressive-arts and trauma therapists have been waiting for - not only does it lay out an organized, thorough... (more)
The Mindfulness Colouring Book: Anti-stress Art Therapy for Busy People
The bestselling adult colouring book! Working with your hands is one of the best ways to soothe anxiety and eliminate stress. This stunning, pocket-sized colouring book offers a practical exercise in... (more)
Time-Limited Art Psychotherapy: Developments in Theory and Practice
This book comes at a watershed in the provision of art psychotherapy in public services. The increase in 'payment by results', clinical throughput and evidence-based practice, as well as the changing... (more)
Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) and Music Imagery Methods for Individual and Group Therapy
This is the first book to systematically describe the range of approaches used in music imagery and Guided Imagery and Music across the lifespan, from young children through to palliative care with... (more)
Flute, Accordion or Clarinet?: Using the Characteristics of Our Instruments in Music Therapy
Many music therapists' first study instrument is orchestral, and they are trained to use this instrument in clinical practice, yet existing literature focuses almost exclusively on the use of piano,... (more)
Integrating Art Therapy and Yoga Therapy: Yoga, Art and the Use of Intention
Yoga postures, meditation and art therapy-based techniques are combined in this innovative approach structured around targeting a specific treatment goal for each therapeutic session. For each goal,... (more)
Mindful Art Therapy: A Foundation for Practice
The mindful art therapy presented in this book places inner contemplation, openness and visual language at its centre, showing how traditional Eastern wisdom can be integrated into modern... (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 Moving Researcher: Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis in Performing Arts Education and Creative Arts Therapies
This comprehensive book will serve as a step-by-step guide to Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis, updating and expanding concepts and practices. Following extensive research on the method developed... (more)
Integrative Art Therapy and Depression: A Transformative Approach
Laying out a new integrative approach to the treatment of depression, this book looks at the biological, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of clinical art therapy. Skov presents the... (more)
The Music of Being: Music Therapy, Winnicott and the School of Object Relations
This book explores how the work of key child development theorists informs music therapy practice with children and families. Focusing primarily on the theoretical thinking and understanding of the... (more)
Play and Art in Child Psychotherapy: An Expressive Arts Therapy Approach
Ellen G. Levine draws on her extensive experience in clinical settings to present a series of case studies that demonstrate how art-making and imaginary play can provide a space for children to... (more)
Art Therapy with Physical Conditions
As the emotional components of physical illnesses become more recognised, there is a renewed interest in the potential of art therapy to help patients come to terms with injury, pain and terminal and... (more)
Art Therapy With Neurological Conditions
By creating a therapeutic outlet for self-expression and processing trauma, art therapy can play a powerful role in assisting people with a brain injury or neurological condition to adjust to living... (more)
Art Therapy and the Neuroscience of Relationships, Creativity, and Resiliency: Skills and Practices
The relational context is the most important component of arts-based therapy work. This book demonstrates how this is so, explains the major art relational neuroscience principles relevant to art... (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)
Video and Filmmaking as Psychotherapy: Research and Practice
While film and video has long been used within psychological practice, researchers and practitioners have only just begun to explore the benefits of film and video production as therapy. This volume... (more)
A Theory-Based Approach to Art Therapy: Implications for Teaching, Research and Practice
Art therapy literature is often based either on illustrative case studies focusing on a specific setting, theory, or population, or on a more general overview. Although this practice grounded... (more)
Schizophrenics Can be Good Mothers Too
How do you rebuild a mind shattered by psychosis? Not just take the tablets - but experience a fulfilling and creative recovery, that doesn't depend on medication?
Making use of her creative... (more)
A Guide to Research Ethics for Arts Therapists and Arts and Health Practitioners
This practical guide aims to inspire ethically-aware practitioners to become ethically-aware researchers, evaluators and participants. Conducting a research project, whatever the setting, requires... (more)
A Guide to Evaluation for Arts Therapists and Arts and Health Practitioners
Evaluation has become a crucial tool in the development of arts and health and arts therapy professions. This guide provides foundational frameworks for designing, planning and implementing bespoke... (more)
Primitive Expression and Dance Therapy: When Dancing Heals
This book provides a rigorous and comprehensive account of primitive expression in dance therapy, focusing on the use of rhythm and exploring the therapeutic potential inherent in the diverse... (more)
Multicultural Family Art Therapy
How does the family art therapist understand the complexities of another's cultural diversity? What are international family therapist's perspectives on treatment? These questions and more are... (more)
Narratives of Art Practice and Mental Wellbeing: Reparation and Connection
Narratives of Art Practice and Mental Wellbeing draws on extensive research carried out with mental health service users who are also practicing artists. Using narrative data gained through hours of... (more)
Art Therapy Research in Practice
Art therapy is a developing profession worldwide, and one that is recognised in some countries, but by no means all. Furthering the establishment of art therapy will require the discipline to develop... (more)
Drama Education and Dramatherapy: Exploring the space between disciplines
Dramatherapy is increasingly being used in schools and educational establishments as a way of supporting young people's emotional needs. This book examines the space between drama education and... (more)
Sandtray: Playing to Heal, Recover, and Grow
Sandtray refers to psychotherapies that use sand, water, and miniatures. In this versatile and multisensory process clients create a three-dimensional world in a tray of sand. In doing so, a person... (more)
Empowering Therapeutic Practice: Integrating Psychodrama into Other Therapies
This book explores the exciting areas of overlap between psychodrama and other therapeutic schools and presents opportunities for their creative interaction and integration. Psychodramatists, to... (more)