Expressive Arts Therapies Books
Art therapy and dramatherapy: Masks of the soul
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)
Art therapy and psychotherapy: Blending two therapeutic approaches
Covering art therapy and traditional psychotherapy, this text applies a combined approach to individual, family and group counselling situations. It argues that the use of artistic expression as part... (more)
Art Therapy with Families in Crisis
This volume describes art therapy interventions for particularly dysfunctional families and explains the connections between the process of creating art and the curative process in meeting these... (more)
The Revealing Image: Analytical Art Psychotherapy in Theory and Practice
In this volume, Joy Schaverien describes and defines "processes which have so far only been intuitively known to art therapists" by introducing and elaborating the psychoanalytical concepts of... (more)
Art as therapy: An Introduction to the Use of Art as a Therapeutic Technique
Art as Therapy introduces the theory and practice of art therapy in a concise, accessible and informative way. Tessa Dalley's introduction gives an overview of basic issues, research and development.... (more)
Desire and the Female Therapist: Engendered Gazes in Psychotherapy and Art Therapy
An exploration of erotic transference and countertransference in therapy, with particular attention given to the female therapist / male client relationship. The text draws on Lacan and Jung to... (more)
Dramatherapy with Children and Adolescents
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)
Art and Social Interaction: A Guide for College Internships Serving Correctional, Rehabilitation and Human Service Needs
* This book has two goals: to introduce a relevant interactive experience for undergraduate students involving the visual arts and community service, and to provide an instructional how-to for social... (more)
Virtual Art Therapy: Research and Practice
This book provides a practical and research-based exploration of virtual art psychotherapy, and how its innovations are breaking new ground in the mental health field.
With seventeen chapters... (more)
Multicultural Play Therapy: Making the Most of Cultural Opportunities with Children
Multicultural Play Therapy fills a wide gap in the play therapy literature. Each chapter helps expand play therapists’ cultural awareness, humility, and competence so they can work more effectively... (more)
Art as Therapy
This passionate, thought-provoking, often funny, and always-accessible book proposes a new way of looking at art, suggesting that it can be useful, relevant, and therapeutic. Through practical... (more)
Intersectionality in the Arts Psychotherapies
Intersectionality in the Arts Psychotherapies advocates for contextualising of clinical thinking and experience within a social and political framework that acknowledges the importance of... (more)
Dance/Movement Therapy for Trauma Survivors: Theoretical, Clinical, and Cultural Perspectives
This book offers a timely, detailed, and comprehensive synopsis of dance/movement therapy (DMT) in the treatment of psychological trauma. Along with the foundational concepts of DMT, tied to... (more)
Art Psychotherapy Groups in The Hostile Environment of Neoliberalism: Collusion or Resistance?
This book explores how 'the hostile environment' of neoliberalism affects art therapy in Britain. It shows how ambiguity in art and in psychoanalytically understood relationships can enable art... (more)
Contemporary Practice in Studio Art Therapy
Contemporary Practice in Studio Art Therapy discovers where studio practice stands in the profession today and reflects on how changing social, political and economic contexts have influenced its... (more)
An Introduction to Psychotherapeutic Playback Theater: Hall of Mirrors on Stage
An Introduction to Psychotherapeutic Playback Theater is a comprehensive book presenting Psychotherapeutic Playback Theater as a unique form of group psychotherapy.
This pioneering book is the... (more)
Nature-Based Play and Expressive Therapies: Interventions for Working with Children, Teens, and Families
Nature-Based Play and Expressive Therapies offers a wide range of healing modalities and case studies that can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Each chapter includes... (more)
Arts Therapies in International Practice: Informed by Neuroscience and Research
Arts Therapies in International Practice: Informed by Neuroscience and Research brings together practice and research in the arts therapies and in neuroscience. The authors are all arts therapists... (more)
Art Therapy in Response to Natural Disasters, Mass Violence, and Crises
With contributions from a range of expert voices within the field, this book explores the use of art therapy as a response to traumatic events. Offering rare insight into ways in which art therapists... (more)
Digital Play Therapy: A Clinician’s Guide to Comfort and Competence: Second Edition
The newly updated Digital Play Therapy focuses on the responsible integration of technology into play therapy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
With respect for the many different... (more)
Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Creative Arts Therapies: A Case-Based Approach
Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Creative Arts Therapies uses a case-based approach to provide practical guidance for practitioners on the skillful application of ethical decision-making in art... (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)
Using Image and Narrative in Therapy for Trauma, Addiction and Recovery
With contributions from well-respected figures in the field, this book explores the use of narrative and image in the therapeutic treatment of trauma and addiction.
The book considers topics... (more)
Music Therapy in Adoption and Trauma: Therapy That Makes a Difference After Placement
Music therapy is a valuable method of support and treatment for those dealing with trauma within the adoption community. Music Therapy in Adoption and Trauma offers a timely and much-needed... (more)
Museum-based Art Therapy: A Collaborative Effort with Access, Education, and Public Programs
This practical and inspirational resource offers a wide range of information about museum-based art therapy and wellness programming in various museums.
Featuring contributions from art... (more)
Cultural Issues in Play Therapy
This unique resource is now in an extensively revised second edition with more than 90% new material and an expanded conceptual framework. Filled with rich case illustrations, the book explores how... (more)
Play Therapy and Telemental Health: Foundations, Populations, and Interventions
Play Therapy and Telemental Health gives clinicians the tools they need to bring their therapy sessions online.
Chapters present the fundamentals of play therapy and telemental health therapy... (more)
An Arts Therapeutic Approach to Maternal Holding: Developing Healthy Mother and Child Holding Relationships
Little research has explored the everyday, simple and long-term experience of maternal holding, particularly after the first year of a child's life. The research that has been undertaken commonly... (more)