Creative therapy / Expressive therapies

People living with severe or profound multiple disabilities (PMLD) can often struggle to

As the emotional components of physical illnesses become more recognised, there is a

Newly qualified art therapists often feel daunted by the challenge of actually being

This book brings together music therapists who have worked in the challenging and

The use of music therapy in children's hospices has burgeoned since its introduction by

Using art therapy, lived experience, and DBT skills in combination, this book offers

The use of creative writing as a route to personal or professional development is a

Music is an essential tool in dementia care. This accessible guide embraces ways in which

Recognising that problems with body image are often the lead cause of eating disorders,

This book is an exploration and critique of 'playback theatre', a form of improvised

Music therapists from around the world working in conventional and unconventional settings

This book explores how the work of key child development theorists informs music therapy

With contributions from well-respected figures in the field, this book explores the use of

With both personal and professional insight from a range of contributors, this informative

This practical book describes the specific use of receptive (listening) methods and

Introducing the concept of cultural humility, this guide offers a new perspective to the

This multidisciplinary book shows how to foster meaningful relationships between

This collection reflects on the theory and application of expressive arts today in

Reminiscence theatre is about seeing and realising the dramatic potential in real life

Challenging traditional therapeutic approaches to the arts in which art is often secondary

When you think of arts therapy, you don't often associate the practice with profit;

Creative supervision can be a stimulating and valuable alternative to questioning and

What are the core concepts of art therapy? What can you learn from a drawing of a bird's

Professionals working in a range of clinical settings are regularly called upon to work

Therapeutic photography is an increasingly popular approach for increasing self-esteem,

Everyone has different needs when it comes to coping with life's stressors, and children

Although the environmental and physical effects of climate change have long been

This book outlines a framework for art therapy with older adults rooted in a belief in the

Working as an independent contractor or in private practice is often the ideal scenario

In Interactive Music Therapy - A Positive Approach, Amelia Oldfield explains how her

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Roots of Musicality offers an accessible and original theoretical approach to a holistic

Art Therapy and Social Action is an exciting exploration of how professionals can

Interest in the use of digital technology in art therapy has grown significantly in recent

Meditation and Movement is an accessible series of structured relaxation and

Theatre of Witness is a model of performance that gives voice to those who have been

What do you really want from your career, and how are you going to get it? How do you find

This book focusses on art therapy as a treatment of PTSD in both theory and practice. It

Transformation through Journal Writing is a grounded guide to self reflection through

Considering the latest advances and developments in the arena of digital media, this book

The Therapeutic Spiral Model (TSM) was developed as a clinical method of addressing deep

Use of the arts in palliative care settings is a powerful and effective way of addressing

With the increasing probability of floods, wars, and human displacement, there will be a

Arguing that the profession of art therapy has its roots in the studio environment,

From the author of The CBT Art Activity Book, this book brings you even more and even