Creative therapy / Expressive therapies Books

Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author Martha Beck, a new path to overcoming anxiety by awakening the creativity within.We live in an epidemic of anxiety. Most of us assume that the key to overcoming it is to think our way out. And for a while it works. But there is always something that sends us back into the anxious spiral we''ve been trying to climb out of.In Beyond Anxiety, Dr Martha Beck explains why anxiety is skyrocketing around you, and likely within you. She also tells you how to not only reduce your anxiety but use it to propel you into a life filled with peace, meaning, and joy.Using a combination of the latest neuroscience as well as her background in sociology and coaching, Beck explains how our brains tend to get stuck in an ''anxiety spiral,'' a feedback system that can increase anxiety indefinitely. To climb out, we must engage different parts of our nervous system - the parts involved in creativity. Beck provides instructions for engaging the ''creativity spiral,'' in a process that not only shuts down anxiety but leads to innovative problem solving, a sense of meaning and purpose, and joyful, intimate connection with others - and with the world.The opposite of anxiety, it turns out, is a wonderful new way of life - one that can calm and inspire us as individuals and help us become a source of healing for everything around us.

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Book SynopsisTransform your outlook with this yearly guide to cultivating gratitude. Featuring daily prompts to encourage you to reflect and focus your thoughts, alongside more in-depth check-ins and challenges, as well as inspiring quotes to keep you motivated throughout the year, this is the only journal you need to bring positivity, happiness and thankfulness into your life. The act of writing is a powerful tool for improving mental wellbeing. Among other benefits, journaling about gratitude reduces stress, increases happiness and improves self-esteem. This flexible journal allows you to either jump start your day with five minutes of journaling in the morning or to take some time before bed collecting your thoughts, encouraging a good night’s sleep. Written by a qualified counsellor, and beautifully designed and illustrated throughout, this gorgeous journal offers a calming and supportive space to help you on your gratitude journey.

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Book SynopsisVikki Haffenden, author of the techniques chapters, is a textiles expert with a special focus in digital knit design and practice. Following a career in industry design practice and wide-ranging consultancy work, Vikki now teaches on computer knit design and theories of practice at the University of Brighton. She has worked on DK's The Knitting Book (2011), Knit Step by Step (2012), Big Book of Knitting (2013), and Baby & Toddler Knits Made Easy (2013).Frederica Patmore, author of the tools and materials, all updated projects, and original stitch pattern chapters, has worked as a Design Consultant for Rowan Yarns, one of the biggest providers of luxury yarns in the world. She runs a number of classes in department stores and knitting shops, contributes to needlecraft publications, and is an accomplished knitting pattern designer.

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Book Synopsis____________________________We can all be more creative. John Cleese shows us how.Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess. John Cleese begs to differ, and in this short, immensely practical and often very amusing guide he shows it's a skill that anyone can acquire. Drawing on his lifelong experience as a writer, he shares his insights into the nature of the creative process, and offers advice on how to get your own inventive juices flowing.____________________________'Humorous and practical ... Whether you're hoping to write a novel or paint a masterpiece, you're sure to feel inspired' OK Magazine'His candor is endearing ... An upbeat guide to the creative process' Kirkus'A jovial romp ... Cleese fans will enjoy, and writers and other artists will breeze through, picking up a few nuggets of wisdom along the way' The Festival Review'A sincere and thoughtful guide to creativity, and a very useful book' Graham Norton'Wise words on the serious business of being silly' Sunday Business PostTrade ReviewA sincere and thoughtful guide to creativity, and a very useful book! -- Graham Norton * BBC Radio 2 *'[A] humorous and practical guide . . . Whether you're hoping to write a novel or paint a masterpiece, you're sure to feel inspired' * OK Magazine *A versatile entertainer shares encouraging advice. . . his candour is endearing. An upbeat guide to the creative process. * Kirkus *Wise words on the serious business of being silly. * Sunday Business Post (Ireland) *Drawing on his lifelong experience as a writer, John Cleese shares his insights into the nature of the creative process, and offers advice on how to get your own inventive juices flowing in this humorous and practical guide. -- Daily Eastern Press

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Book SynopsisA Million Baby Animals is a colouring book designed for animal lovers of all ages. Inside, there are over 30 spreads packed with all kinds of adorable baby animals, from cuddly bunnies and dinky ducklings to cute kittens and fluffy chicks. Each page is decorated with stunning patterns, motifs and quirky details in Lulu’s instantly recognizable style. With a gentle humour and sense of fun throughout, kids and adults will love bringing the illustrations to life with colour.A new title in Lulu Mayo’s bestselling A Million series, with a fully foiled cover, this book will be perfect for springtime and Easter.

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Book SynopsisUnleash your creative spirit with this mindful colouring, doodling and drawing book.The flowing lines, sweeping swirls and highly detailed patterns on every illustration have been created so that anyone and everyone can enjoy making something beautiful and calming.Increasing focus through creativity can benefit those who find it difficult to unwind or struggle to find their inner artist when faced with a blank page. In this book, there are no rights or wrongs, and no need for expensive art supplies – readers can simply doodle and colour in any way they wish to create unique and exquisite pieces. Features intricate illustrations by bestselling artist Richard Merritt, whose books for LOM Art include The Menagerie (210,521 copies sold) and The Aviary (37,864 copies sold).An updated version of the 2014 edition, The Creative Therapy Colouring Book.

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Book SynopsisStart Where You Are is an interactive journal designed to help readers nurture their creativity, mindfulness, and self-motivation. It helps readers navigate the confusion and chaos of daily life with a simple reminder: that by taking the time to know ourselves and what those dreams are, we can appreciate the world around us and achieve our dreams.Featuring vibrant hand-lettering and images that have attracted a large following for her stationery and textile line in boutiques across the country, Meera Lee Patel's uplifting book presents supportive prompts and exercises along with inspirational quotes to encourage reflection through writing, drawing, chart-making, and more.Featuring inspiring quotes from writers, artists, and other visionaries paired with open-ended questions and prompts, with plenty of room for writing and reflecting, this appealing full-color book will make a perfect gift and keepsake as well as being a powerful tool for positive change.Trade ReviewWould I recommend it? Yes. If, like me, your head is spinning with indecision, at the very least you might feel a bit lighter. And, who knows, if you're mind is freed up, perhaps you might actually find an answer after all -- Marisa Bate * The Pool *With plenty of encouraging exercises, this interactive journal is ideal for those who want to manage (or discover) their long-term goals. It's filled with beautiful illustrations by Meera Lee Patel, a self-taught artist from New York, and aims to help the reader gain a better understanding of who they are -- Melisha Kaur, Best Self-Help Books * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisIn this breathtaking new title, artist Melpomeni Chatzipanagiotou uses her characteristically intricate style to give 46 familiar scenes from nature an extraordinary twist. From an hourglass containing the shifting sands of a desert habitat to a bathtub overflowing with the wonders of the ocean, Enchanted Earth celebrates the magic and intrigue of the natural world. Incorporating unusual perspectives, interesting shapes and otherworldly elements makes for a truly awe-inspiring colouring book.Also by Melpomeni Chatzipanagiotou:Circle of Life 9781912785278Nature Mandalas 9781912785520

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Book SynopsisJohanna Basford is an illustrator and ink evangelist who prefers pens and pencils to pixels. Her intricate, hand-drawn illustrations are loved the world over by those who have coloured in (sometimes more than once) her bestselling books Small Victories, Rooms of Wonder, 30 Days of Creativity, Worlds of Wonder, How to Draw Inky Wonderlands, World of Flowers, Ivy and the Inky Butterfly, Johanna's Christmas, Magical Jungle, Lost Ocean, Enchanted Forest, and Secret Garden. An incredible 25 million copies sold. Johanna is a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design in Dundee, Scotland. She likes sugar mice, floral teacups, peonies, and bumblebees.Visit her online at johannabasford.com or follow @johannabasford.Trade ReviewThe colourists have a queen, and her name is Johanna Basford. * New York Magazine *Consider trading in your yoga mat for a set of markers and peruse the gorgeous gardens of Basford’s imagination. * The Huffington Post *

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Book SynopsisJohanna Basford is an illustrator and ink evangelist who prefers pens and pencils to pixels. Her intricate, hand-drawn illustrations are loved the world over by those who have coloured in (sometimes more than once) her bestselling books Small Victories, Rooms of Wonder, 30 Days of Creativity, Worlds of Wonder, How to Draw Inky Wonderlands, World of Flowers, Ivy and the Inky Butterfly, Johanna's Christmas, Magical Jungle, Lost Ocean, Enchanted Forest, and Secret Garden. An incredible 25 million copies sold. Johanna is a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design in Dundee, Scotland. She likes sugar mice, floral teacups, peonies, and bumblebees.Visit her online at johannabasford.com or follow @johannabasford.

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Book SynopsisNOMINATED FOR A CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION 2025. AS SEEN ON MILKSHAKE'S STORY DEN IN MARCH 2025!Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave. Day-by-day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they one shows a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect book for any adult who loves to challenge their brain but also craves a creative outlet that allows them to use the artistic and inventive side too.Featuring over 120 fantastic puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dots, crosswords, spot the difference, hanjie, sudoku and more, as well as colouring pages, The Adult Activity Book truly lives up to its name and presents a variety of puzzles and activities that will help boost your brain power. Apart from enhancing the brain, you will find that taking time for yourself and concentrating on an activity has real therapeutic benefits too, as it allows you to recharge your batteries and better cope with the stresses we all face every day.All the activities increase in difficulty as you work through the book, and all you need are pens and pencils to get stuck in – so challenge your brain to ever-harder puzzles or kick back and relax with bit of creative colouring.

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Book SynopsisJohanna Basford is an illustrator and ink evangelist who prefers pens and pencils to pixels. Her intricate, hand-drawn illustrations are loved the world over by those who have coloured in (sometimes more than once) her bestselling books Small Victories, Rooms of Wonder, 30 Days of Creativity, Worlds of Wonder, How to Draw Inky Wonderlands, World of Flowers, Ivy and the Inky Butterfly, Johanna's Christmas, Magical Jungle, Lost Ocean, Enchanted Forest, and Secret Garden. An incredible 25 million copies sold. Johanna is a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design in Dundee, Scotland. She likes sugar mice, floral teacups, peonies, and bumblebees.Visit her online at johannabasford.com or follow @johannabasford.Trade ReviewThe colourists have a queen, and her name is Johanna Basford. * New York Magazine *Consider trading in your yoga mat for a set of markers and peruse the gorgeous gardens of Basford’s imagination. * The Huffington Post *

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Book SynopsisOpen the door into new worlds ready to complete and colour with the first colouring book from international tattoo artist Cally-Jo. Each spread in this original and surprising colouring book takes you into a different world or scene, from tropical floral glasshouses to mystical owls and whimsical lions, underwater treasures to ancient Japanese masks. Escape into your imagination as you complete and colour these beautiful pages.

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Book SynopsisFROM TIKTOK'S FAVOURITE ART TEACHER. Don't stress yourself, express yourself.-This book is designed for the stressed out and weary.-The those who've forgotten what it's like to draw for no reason and colour outside the lines.-For anyone tired of staring at their screen who misses the feeling of putting pen to paper.This book is for you. No one else needs to see these pages. Start wherever you like and draw for as long as you need. Find an escape, find calm, find your creativity - every page offers a quick, fun prompt...Every page offers a quick, fun prompt to help you: get away from your screen ... pause before sending that angry text ... zone out ... survive the workday ... enjoy a lunchbreak time out ... endure that never-ending call ... boost a low day ... clear your mind ... get your daily dopamine hit.

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Book SynopsisFrom the international bestselling illustrator and Queen of Colouring Johanna Basford comes a beautiful celebration of all things festive to colour, complete and embellish. Includes perforated and pull-out art prints, ideal for framing or giving as festive greetings.''The colourists have a queen, and her name is Johanna Basford'' -- New York Magazine''Consider trading in your yoga mat for a set of markers and peruse the gorgeous gardens of Basford''s imagination'' -- The Huffington Post*******************************************************************************************Delicate tangles of holly and ivy, bauble-laden Christmas trees and mountains of exquisitely wrapped gifts are all waiting to be brought to life in this collection of pull-out prints from ink evangelist Johanna Basford. From flurries of delicate snowflakes to deliciously decorated gingerbread houses and reindeer-led sleighs, Johanna''s C

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Book SynopsisFind your zen with this calming colouring book.Fill these pages with glorious colour and realize the therapeutic benefits of this stress-free activity – there is no wrong way to colour. Colouring is known to help the brain enter a meditative state, reducing stress and anxiety and leading to feelings of calm relaxation and contentment. The beautiful artwork in this book will enhance your wellbeing by helping you to become more mindful – to be ‘in the moment’ as you choose calming colours and focus on the delicate lines, what you’re doing here and now, rather than worrying about what happened at work or any other anxieties. Free your mind and enjoy the process – you may well surprise yourself with the results.Also available: · The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Energize (9781789294330)· The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Mindful (9781789294323)· The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Sleep (9781789294316)

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Book SynopsisA stunning new colouring book that will take you through a year in the life of the English countryside. Nearly 40 years ago, a rediscovered diary enchanted the nation. Edith Holden's 'Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady' from 1906 captured her observations on the English countryside's changing seasons, accompanied by exquisite illustrations of its flora and fauna. Now, for the first time, Edith's work been turned into an beautiful colouring book. Featuring black & white ink illustrations based on her paintings, alongside the original handwriting from the lost journal, this is a captivating colouring book that guides you through a year in the world of this truly remarkable Edwardian lady.Trade ReviewA stunning new colouring book that will take you through a year in the life of the English countryside. * From the publisher's description *

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Book SynopsisBreathe. Write. Plan. Take a mindful moment and reboot your wellbeing with this simple, guided journal.Take just three minutes in the morning and in the evening to overhaul your mindset and reboot your wellbeing. This beautiful journal will show you how to create healthy and happy habits and help you to make time for yourself every day. You don’t need lots of experience or a complicated toolkit to kickstart a mindfulness routine - you just need to set aside a few minutes each day to commit to your own self-care, and the rest will follow. Learn how to pause on the stuff of life and take a mindful moment to reflect on what’s important to you. With simple guided activities interwoven throughout, including mindfulness exercises, this thoughtfully crafted journal shows you that taking a few minutes each day to check in on yourself can have a lasting impact on your overall wellbeing, and help you to feel calm, relaxed and restored.

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Book SynopsisSurround yourself with adorable wildlife from all over the globe in this charming colouring book. Inside are over 30 scenes to colour, each packed with cute creatures including kittens, foxes, rabbits, fawns and loads of other furry friends. Lulu Mayo’s instantly recognisable style brings gentle fun and humour to each scene, which kids and adults alike will love bringing to life with colour.

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Book Synopsis‘And then came the session where I felt I would give up. I felt frustrated as I’d worked so hard on trying to speak but the most important words; the worst ones, had simply not come out. I implied I would not necessarily come back the following week and as I got up to leave the room, Pat said, ‘Try detaching from it entirely. Try writing it as a fairy story. Start with the words, once upon a time there was a little girl’. That evening, I tried. I sat on my bed and typed on the note’s app of my phone Once Upon A Time … and finally, four decades after the abuse began, the words started to flow.’ This book documents the therapeutic journey undertaken by Sophie and her therapist, Pat. It includes all chapters of the fairy tale and the drawings Sophie created to help her make sense of her experiences and to reconnect with herself. It also contains the many in-between session conversations Pat and Sophie had by email, WhatsApp, and texts, with important insights into how to work safely with trauma. Essential reading for all therapists, counsellors, health professionals, educators, and social workers, interested in understanding or working with survivors of child sexual abuse, and for those who are survivors of sexual abuse, The Flying Child – A Cautionary Fairy Tale for Adults- Finding a purposeful life after Child Sexual Abuse through compassionate and creative therapy – is a must- have for your bookshelf. Today, Sophie is a survivor activist, writer, founder and managing director of The Flying Child: a non-profit, National Lottery Community Funded organisation improving the awareness of child sexual abuse and the consequences of trauma. The core aim of The Flying Child is to normalise speaking about CSA. The Flying Child Project brings lived experience into the heart of professional settings, providing training in Education, Social Work and Healthcare. Pat Walsh is an experiential and intuitive counsellor with over forty years’ experience of working in trauma. Her background in nursing and occupational therapy taught her that to heal properly, wounds must be deeply cleansed, and purpose and meaning must be established to build any long -lasting recovery. She brings these learnings into her therapeutic work with survivors of sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse.

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Book Synopsis'Internationally acclaimed pianist, author and all-round nice guy James Rhodes promises that this book can teach anyone with access to a piano or an electric keyboard and 45 minutes to practice every a day, the tools they need to learn to play Bach's Prelude No. 1 in C Major in 6 weeks' RED MAGAZINELearn to play one of Bach's most exquisite preludes in just 6 weeks, even if you have never played the piano before.An accessible and inspiring book by the pianist and international bestselling writer James Rhodes, who promises that it gives anyone with two hands, a piano or an electric keyboard and just 45 minutes a day the tools they need to learn to play Bach's Prelude No. 1 in C Major in 6 weeks, even if they know nothing about music and have never even touched a piano before.How often do we convince ourselves that it's just too late - too late to learn how to ride a bike, too late to know how to meditate, too late to travel the world... As we get older and time slips through our fingers like water, we become resigned, almost defeatist, about abandoning our dreams. For James Rhodes, after the inevitable "How many hours a day do you practice?" and "Show me your hands", the most common thing people say to him when they hear he's a pianist is "I used to play the piano as a kid. I really regret giving it up". Where does this mourned and misplaced creativity go? For Rhodes, it's still there to be tapped into by all of us, at any point. This inspirational book gives us the means to do this, by breaking up Bach's seminal Prelude No. 1 from the Well-Tempered Clavier into manageable segments, teaching us the basics of piano playing - how to read music, the difference between the treble and the bass clef, sharp and flat notes, how to practice etc.. - and encouraging personal interpretation in a way that is guaranteed to soothe the mind, feed the soul and unleash creative powers we didn't know we still had. All of this will culminate in an ability to perform one of Bach's masterpieces."If listening to music is soothing for the soul, then playing music is achieving enlightenment. It's going from kicking a ball around with a few pals to playing alongside Ronaldo."Trade ReviewIn our relentless pursuit of a fulfilled life, we've become a knowledge-hungry nation. The Little Ways To Live A Big Life series will feed your yearning for learning * Red Magazine *

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Book SynopsisWhen your mind just won’t switch off and you’re fed up of tossing and turning in your bed, pick up this unique book and discover a new and creative way of getting a good night’s sleep.Along with gorgeous patterns to colour you’ll also find:· Simple tailored exercises designed to calm the mind, promote well-being and help you relax, ready for sleep· Expert hints and tips on developing a good bedtime routine· Inspirational quotes and plenty of room for your own thoughts and musings

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Book SynopsisTake 10 minutes a day to harness the power of yourself and journal your way to wellness.Learn how to cultivate wellness by focusing on the connection between your mind, body, and soul. With quick and easy activities inspired by the natural world, as well as simple guided prompts, this thoughtfully crafted journal will help you to create a healthy balance in all aspects of your life and find your purpose.By taking just 10 minutes a day, you can forge a better mind-body-soul connection. Gill Thackray, mindfulness coach, will show you how to tune into yourself and unlock self-care strategies to create healthy habits and routines to honour yourself, from head to toe. Awaken your wellness potential with traditional remedies, essential practises and evidence-based activities you can do every day.Whether you are wanting to feel energized again, or needing to find peace and calm, this essential companion will guide you towar

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative and comprehensive volume explains how to integrate movement, sound, art, play, imagery, drama, and other multisensory practices into psychotherapy. Cathy A. Malchiodi and other leading experts demonstrate ways to combine a wide range of expressive approaches to help clients explore feelings and thoughts that are often difficult to access verbally. Rich case examples illustrate what these modalities look like in action, providing readers with strategies they can readily apply in work with individuals of all ages. The book interweaves theory and research with practical recommendations for implementing expressive arts therapy to enhance communication and to support regulation, attachment, trauma recovery, and sensory integration.Trade Review"Malchiodi and colleagues elegantly describe how expressive arts therapy can facilitate healing of brain, mind, and body, by fostering social connection, emotion regulation, rhythm, and play. These approaches have been used for centuries and have the ability to aid in healing traumatized individuals and communities. A 'must read'!"--Ruth A. Lanius, MD, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Western Ontario, Canada "A comprehensive guide to understanding the breadth and depth of expressive arts as a mental health intervention. Malchiodi has brought together a team of experts who lead the reader through the rationale for expressive arts therapy from multiple theoretical frameworks and applied to multiple populations. Contributors give particular attention to current issues related to interpersonal neurobiology, social justice, and trauma. The clinical illustrations bring the interventions to life and help readers fully appreciate the difference that expressive arts therapy can make for clients. I would use this book as the primary text for our graduate expressive arts course, or as a recommended text for my advanced play therapy course. I especially appreciate the chapters that address history and theory, which will help graduate students develop a stronger theoretical grounding for their work."--Dee C. Ray, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, Regents Professor in Counseling and Higher Education, and Director, Center for Play Therapy, University of North Texas "This powerfully informative handbook provides more than core expressive arts principles and methodologies--we also see how expressive approaches are integrated into a range of therapies. Chapters by premier practitioners consistently emphasize how the expressive arts are strengths based, action oriented, and attentive to the mind and body. The book is filled with real-world implementation strategies, best-practice principles, case examples, and important consideration of individual, group, and family contexts. It is tremendously helpful in moving the reader beyond abstract theory to step-by-step methods of facilitation with clients."--Raphael Travis Jr., LCSW, DrPH, Professor and MSW Program Director, Texas State University School of Social Work "This book offers an essential introduction to principles of expressive arts therapy and brings together stellar contributors who are recognized authorities in their areas of expertise. Each chapter provides relevant illustrative examples of how the arts may be used to find relief, meaning, agency, and vitality. This handbook is an indispensable resource for all helping professionals interested in how to integrate various forms of expression within psychotherapy."--Nisha Sajnani, PhD, RDT-BCT, Director of Drama Therapy, New York University-Both practicing therapists and students in the mental health field will benefit from the completeness of this handbook….Each chapter of the handbook can be read on its own, but taken together, they form an almost encyclopedic collection of what is available for therapeutic use today. *****!--Doody's Review Service, 04/07/2023Table of ContentsI. Foundations of Expressive Arts Therapy 1. What is Expressive Arts Therapy?, Cathy A. Malchiodi 2. Frameworks for Expressive Arts Therapy, Cathy A. Malchiodi 3. Attunement in Expressive Arts: Attachment, Rhythm, Resonance, and Embodied Empathy, Mitchell Kossak 4. Bridging Arts and Science in Expressive Arts Therapy, Patricia Leavy II. Core Practices and Methodology 5. The Integrative Process of Expressive Arts Therapy, Karen Estrella 6. Person-Centered Expressive Arts Therapy, Sue Ann Herron 7. Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts Therapy, Laury Rappaport 8. Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy, Cathy A. Malchiodi 9. Playing through an Expressive Lens, Renee Turner 10. Narrative Expressive Arts Therapy, Shoshana Simons 11. Expressive Arts Therapy and Mindfulness, Karin von Daler III. Integrating the Expressive Arts in Therapy 12. Sandtray and Expressive Arts in Child Psychotherapy: Using Play as a Neural Exercise, Theresa Kestly 13. Bilateral Body Mapping with Guided Drawing, Cornelia Elbrecht 14. Meeting the Moment: Music Therapy as Part of Arts-Focused Hospice Care, Laura E. Beer 15. Polyvagal-Informed Dance/Movement Therapy: Dance and Music on the Creative Continuum with Survivors of Trauma, Amber Elizabeth L. Gray 16. The Dancing Mindfulness Approach to Expressive Arts Therapy: Trauma-Focused Solutions for Group and Individual Settings, Jamie Marich 17. Integrative Drama Therapy in the Treatment of Trauma: Matching Aesthetic Properties to Patient Needs, Craig Haen 18. Integrating Creative Writing and Expressive Arts, Suzan Lemont

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Book SynopsisIf you're transgender, non-binary, or any other gender under the wide and wonderful trans umbrella, this book is for you. A creative journal and workbook with a difference, this book combines coloring pages celebrating trans identity, beauty and relationships, with practical advice, journaling prompts and space for reflection to promote self-affirmation and wellbeing.Drawing on CBT and mindfulness techniques, the book covers topics including body positivity and neutrality, coming out, euphoria and dysphoria, building new friendships and navigating relationships with your friends and family, and is the go-to resource for anybody who has ever felt the pressure to conform to a singular definition or narrative.Theo Nicole Lorenz's heart-warming and empowering illustrations of trans people will provide reassurance that you are never alone, and are a reminder to always treat yourself kindly.Trade ReviewTheo Lorenz's Trans Self-Care Workbook is just the gentle friend and fierce ally that you need to guide you through your gender journey. Packed with beautiful pics to colour and awesome activities, the book covers everything from navigating dysphoria and euphoria, to coming out, to finding community. Theo's kind humour comes through on every page, reminding us that we're all trans enough, that wherever we are on our journey is okay, and that however tough it can be at times, we will get through this. I have so much love for this book. -- Meg-John Barker, co-author of How to Understand Your Gender, Life Isn't Binary, and Hell Yeah Self-CareFrom the first comforting page to the last joyous exercise, the Trans Self-Care Workbook will help you to discover more about the trans movement and your own heart. Page after page invites you build a kind accepting relationship with yourself. What a glorious journey! -- Jeffrey Marsh, the first nonbinary activist on national TV, and author of the bestselling How To Be YouThe Trans Self-Care Workbook is the warm, consensual hug of affirmation that every trans and nonbinary person needs. Wisdom and insight about being trans is accompanied by beautiful illustrations. No matter whether you are exploring your gender or you have been out for a long time, this workbook will be a loving gift to yourself. -- Dr. Alex Iantaffi, Author of How To Understand Your Gender; Life Isn't Binary; and Gender TraumaTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Who I Am; 2. Self Worth; 3. Body Image; 4. Coming Out; 5. My Community; 6. Being Out in the World; 7. Gender Euphoria; 8. When the Going Gets Tough; 9. Social Movements

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Book SynopsisA charming, colourful illustrated guide showing you how to adopt a more positive mindset, even when the skies are grey and stormy.Beautifully illustrated and heartfelt, this gorgeous little book shares big insights about how to stay positive in an increasingly negative world. Artist Dani DiPirro started her Instagram, @positivelypresent, after she realized that positivity, like all self-care, is an essential skill that needs to be practiced daily. She began posting her bright and bubbly illustrations, sharing the ups and downs of her journey to positive thinking, and now has an audience of over 895,000 followers who find her work comforting, inspiring and uplifting.In Grow Through It, Dani shares never-before-seen content to take us through the seasons, showing us how to pick out the positives on both the sunny days and the grey ones. She also reminds us to take a break for self-care, to stop comparing ourselves to others, and to grow at our own pace. No matter what the situation, optimism is always an option!

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Book SynopsisForget your stresses and sink into a good night’s sleep with this beautiful, meditative colouring book.Sleep is the universal panacea for all manner of ills, but when the weight of the day is heavy on your shoulders, it can be elusive. Colouring is known to help the brain enter a meditative state, reducing stress and anxiety and leading to feelings of calm relaxation, in turn aiding restful sleep. The beautiful artwork in this book will enhance your wellbeing by helping you to become more mindful – to be ‘in the moment’ as you choose soothing colours and focus on the delicate lines, what you’re doing here and now, rather than worrying about what happened at work or any other anxieties. Free your mind and enjoy the process – you may well surprise yourself with the results.Also available: · The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Calm (9781789294330)· The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Energize (9781789294330)· The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Mindful (9781789294323)

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Book SynopsisA trusted, comprehensive resource, this volume demonstrates a range of creative approaches for facilitating children's emotional reparation and recovery from trauma. Experts in play, art, music, movement, and drama therapy, as well as bibliotherapy, describe step-by-step strategies for working with children, families, and groups. Rich with case material and artwork, the book is practical and user-friendly. Specific types of stressful experiences discussed include parental loss, child abuse, family violence, bullying, and mass trauma. New to This Edition: *Updated and expanded discussions of trauma and of the neurobiological basis for creative interventions. *Chapters on art therapy and EMDR, body maps and dissociation, sandtray play, resiliency-based movement therapy, work with clay, mindfulness, and stress reduction with music therapy. *Highlights important developments in knowledge about self-regulation, resilience, and posttraumatic growth.Trade Review"Malchiodi and her colleagues understand the needs of traumatized children and how to respond to them. In this book of wide-ranging creative therapeutic interventions, contributors report on techniques grounded in the latest psychophysiological and developmental research. They describe expressive/experiential/body-based creative arts techniques that help traumatized children address and process the effects of their traumatic experiences. Among the many strengths of this book are its focus on flexibly adapting the various strategies to the specific needs and context of each child and its emphasis on strengths and resiliency."--Christine A. Courtois, PhD, ABPP, private practice (retired), Washington, DC; consultant and trainer, trauma psychology and treatment "Another exceptional book from a highly regarded clinician, author, and speaker! Malchiodi has assembled a group of experts to present the beautifully written and illustrated second edition of this important volume. The book includes cutting-edge creative interventions and updated discussions of practice issues, research, and multicultural applications. Like the first edition, this comprehensive and highly accessible work contains a wealth of practical information and is a 'must read' for both professionals and students to guide their work with children."--Sue C. Bratton, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, Professor and Director, Center for Play Therapy, University of North Texas “Malchiodi has once again delivered a volume that beautifully blends theory, science, and technique with clinically sound strategies for helping traumatized children. Whether your interest is art, play, sandtray, drama, music, or movement therapy, you will find valuable information and fresh clinical insights to inform your practice. Newer therapists will receive a solid grounding in a trauma-informed approach to expressive therapies, and seasoned therapists will find creative interventions to expand their clinical repertoires. This second edition is a welcome addition to the libraries of those who practice developmentally sensitive trauma work with children.”--Paris Goodyear-Brown, LCSW, RPT-S, Nurture House, Franklin, Tennessee “As understanding has increased of neurobiology and sensory processes in trauma, so has the need for practitioners to develop skills in the use of creative arts and expressive therapies for treatment. This well-written volume offers both breadth and depth, while providing flexible and developmentally friendly treatment approaches that are client-focused and driven by individual and family needs relating to trauma. Compelling case examples bring these approaches to life. I highly recommend this work to all practitioners who work with children and families living with trauma in its many forms. It’s a wonderful book!”--Risë VanFleet, PhD, RPT-S, CDBC, President, Family Enhancement and Play Therapy Center, Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania -The book has a rich collection of black-and-white sketches that are worth the price of the book on its own merit. They speak when words fail....The book has good reference information, organized by chapters. (on the first edition)--Illness, Crisis and Loss, 01/01/2010ƒƒI would recommend this well-researched and well-informed book to therapists working in schools with children of displaced, disenfranchised survivors of war and disaster and those working with families around the world who are struggling to make sense of their traumatizing experiences....This book is packed with suggested activities for therapists to help restore the child's sense of safety and ability to function creatively and spontaneously. (on the first edition)--Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 02/01/2009ƒƒThe book is well structured and each chapter offers the reader a deeper understanding of specific creative applications and useful interventions for working with traumatized children, families, and groups....I found Malchiodi's presentation of the neurobiological effects of trauma to be an exciting introduction to new ways of looking at trauma work with children. It serves as a foundation for the important and moving work described by the contributing authors and sets the tone for the book. (on the first edition)--Art Therapy, 05/01/2014Table of ContentsI. Creative Interventions and Children: Basics of Practice 1. Neurobiology, Creative Interventions, and Childhood Trauma, Cathy A. Malchiodi 2. Ethics, Evidence, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Cultural Sensitivity, Cathy A. Malchiodi II. Applications with Children and Adolescents 3. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Art Therapy with Traumatized Children, Madoka Takada Urhausen 4. Music and Grief Work with Children and Adolescents, Russell E. Hilliard 5. Art Therapy as an Intervention for Mass Terrorism and Violence, Laura V. Loumeau-May, Ellie Seibel-Nicol, Mary Pellicci Hamilton, & Cathy A. Malchiodi 6. Treating Dissociation in Traumatized Children with Body Maps, Bart Santen 7. Therapeutic Stories and Play in the Sandtray with Traumatized Children: The Moving Stories Method, Susanne Carroll Duffy 8. Dance/Movement Therapy with Refugee and Survivor Children: A Healing Pathway Is a Creative Process, Amber Elizabeth Gray 9. The Clay Field and Developmental Trauma in Children, Cornelia Elbrecht III. Applications with Families and Groups 10. Creative Crisis Intervention Techniques with Children and Families, Lennis G. Echterling & Anne L. Stewart 11. Vanquishing Monsters: Group Drama Therapy for Treating Trauma, Craig Haen 12. Trauma-Informed Art Therapy and Group Intervention with Children from Violent Homes, Cathy A. Malchiodi IV. Creative Interventions as Prevention 13. Bullying, Trauma, and Creative Art Interventions: Building Resilience and Supporting Prevention, Margaret M. McGuinness & Kathy J. Schnur 14. Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts Therapy and Mindfulness with Children and Adolescents, Laury Rappaport 15. Sounds of Strength: Music Therapy for Hospitalized Children at Risk for Traumatization, Claire M. Ghetti & Annette M. Whitehead-Pleaux Appendix: Resources for Work with Traumatized Children Bibliotherapy Recommendations Trauma-Related Resources

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Book SynopsisUnleash your inner artist and learn to draw with queen of colouring' Johanna Basford.In this beautiful, accessible guide Johanna shares the fun, simple, no-skills-needed secrets to creating your own flora, fauna and fantasies inspired by her bestselling and beloved colouring books.With step-by-step exercises, inspiring prompts and plenty of pages to colour, let your creativity run wild. How to Draw Inky Wonderlands invites you to develop your personal drawing style and master creating marvellous creatures and landscapes using only the pen or pencil in your hand and the wildest reaches of your imagination.

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Book SynopsisThis is the latest edition of Garry Landrethâs comprehensive text on creating therapeutic relationships with children through play.This book details Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), an evidence-based model, which stresses the importance of understanding the childâs world. Professors who have taught a course based on the previous editions will be pleased to find the core message intact but updated with a comprehensive review of rigorous contemporary research demonstrating the strong evidence base for CCPT across cultural groups and presenting issues. Expanded to cover additional topics of interest, this new edition includes a model of the change process in CCPT and 13 new Rules of Thumb that help clarify the CCPT relationship, and discusses deeper issues in CCPT, such as recognizing emotional blocks in play therapy, being culturally responsive, discovering meaning when there seems to be no meaning, and more.This new edition offers essential help to play therapists whTrade Review"Substantially updated to include a wealth of new information, Garry draws on his vast experience and wisdom to expand on the healing power of the child-centered play therapy relationship. Fresh ideas and insights poignantly illustrated through personal stories and case examples both enlighten and touch the reader’s heart. A must-read for all play therapists to expand their depth of practice, and for anyone committed to a deeper understanding of children and what they need in order to heal and reach their full potential."Sue C. Bratton, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, Professor Emerita and Director Emerita, Center for Play Therapy, University of North Texas."A subsequent edition that is a masterpiece! Previous editions of Play Therapy have been such classics that it is difficult to imagine an improvement would be possible. However, this 4th edition accomplishes it. There are so many impressive additions. This book is both familiar and new – something only Dr. Landreth could do. This is a foundational book in my classes and should be required for anyone looking to understand and practice play therapy."Daniel S. Sweeney, PhD, LMFT, LPC, RPT-S, Professor, Clinical Director, and Director of the NW Center for Play Therapy Studies, George Fox University."Dr. Landreth has done it again! He has gifted the child therapy community with an insightful, meaningful, and practical framework for Child-Centered Play Therapy. Building on his last three editions, Dr. Landreth offers new perspectives and reflections on processes within play therapy. This new edition brings the dynamics of play therapy alive through multiple cases and session transcripts that illustrate Dr. Landreth’s teaching points. Every page led me to reflect upon the significance of play therapy in children’s lives."Dee C. Ray, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, Regents Professor, Co-Director of the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas.Table of Contents1. About Me, Garry Landreth; 2. The Meaning of Play 3. History and Development of Play Therapy; 4. A View of Children; 5. Child-Centered Play Therapy, 6. Being Culturally Responsive; 7. The Play Therapist; 8. Supervision and Play Therapy Training; 9. Parents as Partners in Play Therapy; 10. The Playroom and Materials; 11. Beginning the Relationship: The Child’s Time; 12. Characteristics of Facilitative Responses; 13. Discovering Meaning When There Seems to Be No Meaning; 14. Therapeutic Limit Setting; 15. Typical Problems in Play Therapy and What to Do If; 16. Issues in Play Therapy; 17. Determining Therapeutic Process and Termination; 18. Intensive and Short-Term Child-Centered Play Therapy; 19. Research Evidence for CCPT

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Book SynopsisYour invite to create calm and discover more joy...In just thirty days, you can develop a creative habit that allows a little more calm and joy into your life. These easy-to-follow daily practices will help unleash your creative spark and build the foundation of your artistic practice.With a mix of whimsical doodles, pages of expert advice, and simple step-by-step drawing guides, this book is designed to nurture your inner artist. Featuring calming lavender fields, tasty treats, and blooming bouquets, each page is a celebration of things that bring us comfort and joy. And, of course, there are plenty of pages to colour when you find yourself in the flow and want to remain in the creative bubble a little longer. Pick up this book, find a pencil, and begin your next adventure!

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Book Synopsis'If you want to be more present, more reactive and have more fun - this book is for you' SARA PASCOE'Funny, insightful and inspiring' RACHEL PARRIS'Essential reading for anyone wanting to do life, but better' CARIAD LLOYD'A wonderfully witty, charmingly personal guide to the art of improvisation for the stage & life' DEBORAH FRANCES WHITEAn improviser's guide to embracing whatever life throws at you!PIPPA EVANS is an expert in saying Yes - and No. She's a master of thinking on her feet, but has also had to learn how to go with the flow. In this book she's passing on everything she's learnt from her award winning improv career, as both a performer and teacher, so YOU can take centre stage in your own life.In telling her story, delving into the craft of improvisation, and sharing fun exercises and practice you can do at home, Pippa will help you become fully yourself - realising your potential and ability to adapt to the ever changing world around you. It's dangerous, being yourself, but let's just take it one step at a time. Open the book, take a breath and get ready to say YES. (If it's a NO from you then perhaps consider buying for a friend, family member or enemy who you think needs some improv-ment)Trade ReviewPippa is one of the greatest improvisers I've ever seen on stage. To be in a show with her is a joy, to be taught by her is a privilege and now to have her thoughts all written down to digest, is a triumph. Essential reading for anyone wanting to do life, but better -- Cariad Lloyd'There's no short-cut' they used to say, but Pippa has sneakily written one. Whether you're already performing and want a guide to get you out of your head, or if you secretly wish you could be more creative- this book is for you. Pippa knows what is holding you back and if you want to be more present, more reactive and have more fun- this book is for you! -- Sara PascoeFunny, insightful and inspiring. This book will make you question yourself in the best possible way. Brings improv into your everyday life; this book really will change your life. -- Rachel ParrisA wonderfully witty, charmingly personal guide to the art of improvisation for the stage & life. Full of insights that'll kick you out of a rut & have you freewheeling with style like the glorious Pippa Evans herself. -- Deborah Frances WhiteThe most useful self-help book I have ever come across, practical, easy and very very funny - it's for anyone who gets completely stuck when it comes to life. Follow Pippa's advice, she is very wise and this book is a lot of fun to read. -- Luisa OmielanFor anyone who is an admirer of the art of improvisation, this is a wonderfully fun, easy to read, and inspiring insight into how to have fun, let go, and impro - from a pro! With lots of tips and useful exercises, it's also shows you how to turn improv into a very useful life-skill. Say yes, and buy it! -- Susie DonkinThis book is marvellous. A must have if you're into the wonderful world of improvisation. Written by one of the most talented improvisers around - the amazing Pippa Evans. I perform with her so I know! -- Josie LawrencePippa's beautiful book conveys both the sheer joy of the stage experience and how readily those simple practices can be applied to everyday life with uplifting results. Of course, the two arenas are not separate - they are both about embracing togetherness and fallibility. -- Neil MullarkeyI was very impressed with this book, it reminded me a bit of Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance -- Clive Anderson, Loose Ends, BBC Radio 4

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Book Synopsis"With her warm encouragement and captivating illustrations, Rukmini gently guides us to notice and accept ALL of our emotions. Each exercise and creative prompt she supplies is an opportunity for you to pause and experience your emotions from a new perspective."--Jay Shetty, bestselling author of Think Like a MonkAn interactive guide to help readers connect with and process their emotions creatively.Our emotions add colour to our lives. Happiness can feel like bright sunshine. Anxiety can feel like a gray cloud. Even though it may be uncomfortable at first, it's clear that sitting with your emotions, feeling them fully, and exploring their depths can teach you more about yourself and help you better anticipate and process big feelings when they come.In this mind-opening and beautifully illustrated guide, popular artist Rukmini Poddar guides you through the steps to creative self-reflection, giving your emotions a physical representation through lines, shapes, colours, and more.With exercises for beginners and experts alike, readers will learn basic drawing skills and take them all the way to mapping their emotional landscape.Draw Your Feelings will stretch creative muscles you didn't know you had and transform the way you interact with yourself and the world.

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Book SynopsisMuch more than an archive, these are the vivid, still pertinent voices and messages of the pioneers worldwide. The nineteen articles chosen by the editors of Applied Theatre Research represent key themes and elements from the early days of applied theatre that are still – and indeed now more than ever – relevant. They are all high-quality articles, some of which were highly influential in their own time. All of them still have plenty to say to today’s applied theatre, both in their own terms and sometimes in terms of how their publication influenced the development at the time of this still-expanding field, or refracted it in ways that give us new insights with hindsight. They have been arranged in sections according to some of the key themes – and problematic issues – that were discovered, thought out and sometimes stumbled across by the pioneer writers in the collection. Each section is preceded by a critical editorial commentary on those themes, besides thorough introductions to all the articles and in some cases re-evaluations. The editors have added substantial additional new material to the collection and in doing so, bring their own applied theatre experience to bear on these themes, as they raise general questions that are wide-ranging, contemporary and urgent: from the vital and contested issues of power, partnerships and the giving of voice through theatre to applied theatre’s proactive response to COVID-19, to the need to identify, take account of and address the needs of all stakeholders in any applied theatre project. The articles are grouped in six sections, covering areas such as diversity of geography, community contexts, forms of applied theatre and organizational factors that characterize applied theatre; the definition and nature of applied theatre; how the best intentioned projects could be compromised by any of the many opportunities for applied theatre to go wrong; opportunities for change it can offer and the incorporation of new media technologies, and ethnographic performance, two factors that have now become major preoccupations for our field, particularly in the years since the articles were written. The final section recognizes that applied theatre has been around not for 30 years, but for thousands, and in countless cultures. The editorial chapters have strong connections with the rest of the book, but are written with the editors’ deep insights into the field, and are sharp in their focus and context. The book offers useful insights into the start of applied theatre and its development as an area of practice and research. The chapter collection is relevant and includes influential names in the field who have contributed significantly to the development of applied theatre over time. The primary market will be academics and advanced practitioners in applied theatre, drama education and theatre studies – including the expanding fields of drama therapy, theatre and health etc. It will also be useful for educators exploring creative pedagogy and drama in education strategies across the curriculum. It will be valuable introductory background reading for advanced undergraduate and post-graduate students in drama, theatre studies and theatre arts, performance studies and community theatre. Table of ContentsIntroduction: Then and now John O’Toole PART 1: INSPIRING STORIES 1. Life drama Papua New Guinea: Contextualising practice Andrea Baldwin 2. Audience participation, aesthetic distance and change: Reflections on Fifty Square Feet, a theatre in education programme on urban poverty Chan Yuk-Lan (Phoebe) 3. Converging worlds: Fostering co-facilitation and relationships for health promotion through drama at the grassroots Christine Sinclair and Andrea Grindrod 4. Shakespeare in Nicaragua Els van Poppel PART 2: WHAT IS APPLIED THEATRE? 5. Applied theatre: Problems and possibilities Judith Ackroyd 6. Applied theatre and the power play: An international viewpoint Bjørn Rasmussen 7. Conversations with the devil Tim Prentki 8. Applied theatre: An exclusionary discourse? Judith Ackroyd PART 3: RISKY BUSINESS: GOOD INTENTIONS AND THE ROAD TO HELL 9. Ethical tensions in drama teachers’ behaviour Shifra Schonmann 10. Community theatre in a South Samic community: The challenges of working with theatre in small communities Tordis Landvik 11. Spectacular violence and the Kachahari theatre of Sindhuli, Nepal Alberto Guevara PART 4: THE DESIRE FOR CHANGE: VOICE, POWER AND PARTNERSHIP 12. Tabula rasa: Starting afresh with classroom drama Kathleen Gallagher 13. Making a break for it: Discourse and theatre in prisons James Thompson 14. Evaluating the efficacy of community theatre intervention in/as performance: A South African case study Kennedy Chinyowa 15. ‘We like good disco!’: The ‘public sphere of children’ and its implications for practice Nora Roozemond and Karola Wenzel PART 5: THEATRE OF INNOVATIONS 16. Theatrical reflections of health: Physically impacting health-based research Julia Gray 17. Playing the game, role distance and digital performance John Carroll and David Cameron PART 6: A NOD TO THE ANCESTORS 18. Educational and critical dimensions in Turkish shadow theatre: The Karagöz Theatre of Anatolia Mehmet Takkaç and A. Kerin Dinç 19. Christmas traditions and performance rituals: A look at Christmas celebrations in a Nordic context Stig A. Eriksson

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Book SynopsisHave you ever had a great idea but didn’t know where to start? The rules of creativity are simple. Founder and CEO of creative network Zealous, Guy Armitage shows you how to unlock your creative potential with seven easy steps. Everyone is born creative (have you ever met a child who wasn’t creative? Neither have we). Our experiences directly impact our ability to stoke our imaginations and let that creativity flow – and that is what this book aims to unlock. Part manifesto, part how-to guide, using humour and simple, playful prompts and exercises, Guy Armitage arms you with the tools you need to unleash your creative spark.From making space for creativity in your life to creating your own inspiration, and from planning your project efficiently to seeking proper feedback that will spur you on, Armitage addresses so many of the restraints that hold us all back in one way or another. Change is never easy (and if you want effective change, neither should it be) but the invaluable lessons found within will help enable you to rediscover your creative self.Whatever type of creative you are, this is the only book you’ll need to get started, stay motivated, keep your creativity flowing and make your ideas happen.Trade ReviewThe exact book I need when I want to get my creative juices flowing! -- Lulu Mayo, illustratorWe're all creative and this book shows us how to unlock that creativity in an entertaining and fun read -- Tabish Khan, art critic, Londonist

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Book SynopsisMany children who have experienced serious trauma are withdrawn and closed off, making it difficult to engage with them in therapy effectively. This book offers a compendium of therapeutic activities that will help children who have endured painful abuse to open up, so that they can learn to express their feelings and therapy can be directed towards their individual needs.From useful techniques for bridging memory gaps to using masks for self-expression, the innovative activities use mindfulness, art and play to help children feel relaxed and responsive. The activities require very little preparation, and use only everyday items that are easy to access and can be used time and time again. Case studies throughout offer a helpful demonstration of how the activities work in practice.This is an ideal resource for use with children in therapeutic, home and school settings. It is appropriate to use with children aged 5-17 who have experienced trauma, physical abuse, sexual abuse, forced migration and severe neglect, as well as those with acute depression, anxiety and behavioural difficulties.Trade ReviewFor helping professionals working with severely traumatized children and adolescents - those who may be victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, removal from the home or sex trafficking - Dawn D'Amico, LCSW, PhD, offers clinically-validated, clinically-sophisticated exercises (including case examples and implementation instructions) designed to establish rapport, safety and support. The highly ingenious and practical exercises are organized to promote therapeutic growth in three important areas of self-expression, coping and positive thinking, and offer state-of-the-art strategies certain to enable growth, development and a sense of being understood among traumatized clients. -- Jeanne C. Marsh, PhD, MSW, George Herbert Jones Distinguished Service Professor, University of Chicago, School of Social Service AdministrationA must-have for clinicians working with children. Dr. D'Amico has put together a fabulous collection of simple, effective activities with examples. The book is easy to read and should be easy to use! I anticipate using these techniques in practice and sharing the book with fellow practitioners. I am enthusiastic about art and the potential for healing! -- Julia Ostendorf, MD, FAAP, 25 years in general pediatrics practice, clinical instructor PA programAs an attorney who regularly works with children in the capacity of a Guardian ad Litem in both juvenile and family law matters, I found this book exceptionally helpful. Oftentimes, and as Dr. D'Amico points out, children who have been through traumatic life experiences are hesitant to open up and discuss these events - especially with a stranger. These exercises are great "ice breakers" to use in an effort to avoid further traumatizing these children, and instead giving them a safe environment to express their feelings and begin the healing process. I highly recommend this book and plan to use many of these exercises in the near future. -- Breanne M. Bucher, Attorney at Law, Walden & Schuster, S.C., Juvenile Law Section Chair – Waukesha County Bar AssociationTrauma experienced in childhood or adolescence is a major contributor to the development of a substance use disorder, one of the leading public health problems of today. Through this book, Dr. D'Amico has gifted the world with a treasure trove of developmentally-sensitive, easy-to-use tools for working with severely traumatized children and adolescents to support their healing. Drawing on her decades of clinical experience as well as practical ingenuity, Dr. D'Amico has created a valuable toolbox for youth-serving professionals full of activities that are likely to be enjoyable for both youth and professional, and that can be implemented using common supplies, or recycled objects. -- Sion Kim Harris, PhD, Co-Director, Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research, Boston Children's Hospital, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical SchoolTherapists and other healing professionals will find this book to be an invaluable resource for engaging children and adolescents in a hands-on and creative way to nurture a strong therapeutic alliance, enhance emotional processing, and achieve meaningful therapeutic change. These simple, yet clinically elegant exercises, through the use of the youth's own internal metaphors, will cultivate increased self-awareness and encourage patients to experiment with different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Through symbolic representation, help your patients overcome blocks caused by cognitive defenses and language traps to keep them moving toward treatment goals of improved self-regulation, coping, and healing. 101 Arts-Based Activities to Get Children and Adolescents Talking is useful within moments after picking it up, due to the simple, organized way that each exercise is described, followed by a brief case example for use in both a younger and older child. -- Jenna Saul, MD, DFAACAP, CEDS, Clinical Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin Department of PsychiatryI support this book and activities as a way to help vulnerable children cope with trauma and regain lost hope. -- Estomih Mduma, Haydom Global Health Research Centre at Haydom Lutheran Hospital, Manyara, TanzaniaTable of ContentsIntroduction. Use of This Book. Section 1: Self-Expression. 1. Life Story Book. 2. Keys. 3. Magnifying Glass. 4. Fighter Fish. 5. What Are You Dragging into Your World? 6. Wish Upon a Star 1. 7. I Love Being Me. 8. Memory Clock. 9. Pie Chart of Emotions.10. Draw Brain or Circle of Head. 11. Feeling Words Game 1. 12. Heart Now. 13. What Color is Your World?14. What Color Do You Feel Today? 15. Confusion. 16. Pictures of Self.17. Upside, Downside, Inside, Outside.18. Building. 19. Birthday Clock. 20. Birthday Clock 2. 21. Cloudy Faces. 22. Sunny Day. 23. Cloudy Day. 24. Animal Kingdom. 25. When I Was Young. 26. Blue, Yellow, Purple, Red. 27. Memories. 28. The Elements. 29. What I Want. 30. What Else? 31. A Special Time for Me. 32. Clarifying. 33. Kaleidoscope. 34. Tornado. Section 2: Coping. 35.Umbrella. 36. Ocean. 37. Snail Shell. 38. Seashells. 39. Nerve. 40. Turning Back the Hands of Time. 41. Turning Back the Hands of Time Part 2. 42. Hands. 43. Full Body Trace. 44. Full Body Trace 2. 45. Feeling Words Game 2. 46. Open and Closed. 47. Comfort/Soothe. 48. Safe and Unsafe. 49. When Do You Fee l Like a Lion? 50. Pillow/Blanket/Soft-Cozy. 51. Stone/ Bumpy/Rough. 52. Rough. 53. Safe. 54. Inside. 55. Slay Your Dragon. 56. Orange Cone. 57. Container. 58. Tightrope Walker. 59. Tightrope Walker 2. 60. Clouds. 61. Birthday Balloons. 62. Ball of Yarn. 63. Ouch! 64. Help! 65. Lifelines. 66. Nightmares and Daydreams. 67. Why? 68. Boulders. 69. Times I Need. 70. Putting Things in Their Place. 71. Rocker. 72. Hiding. 73. Fear. 74. Faces. 75. Storms. 76. Ringing the Bell. 77. A Time When My Heart Was Open. Section 3: Positive Thinking.78. Mask of Me x 3. 79. Treasure Box. 80. Green Flash. 81. Clean the Mirror. 82. Garden of Grief. 83. Garden of Hope. 84. Wish Upon a Star 2. 85. Make Yourself a Star. 86. Luck. 87. What Happiness Looks Like. 88. Magic Wand. 89. Feathers/Tickle. 90. Lotus. 91. Key to Open the Heart. 92. Pandora's Box. 93. Bird's Wing. 94. Birthday Balloons 2. 95. Remember When? 96. Heroes. 97. Allies. 98. Kites. 99. New Chapter.100. My Family/My Caregivers.

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Book SynopsisDive into an adorable underwater world in this charming colouring book. Inside, there are over 30 spreads swimming with cute sea life, including dolphins, turtles, orcas, narwhals, seahorses, penguins, jellyfish, crabs, sea lions, octopuses and lots of other aquatic friends. Lulu Mayo’s instantly recognizable style brings gentle fun and humour to each marine scene, which kids and adults alike will love bringing to life with colour.The new title in Lulu Mayo’s bestselling A Million series, with a fully foiled cover.

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Book SynopsisPut some pep in your step with this energizing colouring book.We all aspire to the feeling of wellbeing and having enough energy to tackle our day-to-day lives, but sometimes it can be hard to achieve. Colouring is known to help the brain enter a meditative state, reducing stress and anxiety, and perking up your energy levels. Just picking up your pens and creating something unique to you is highly liberating – and you don’t have to be artistically gifted to enjoy it and reap the benefits. The beautiful artwork in this book will enhance your wellbeing by helping you to become more mindful – to be ‘in the moment’ as you choose vibrant colours and focus on the intricate lines, what you’re doing here and now, rather than worrying about what happened at work or any other anxieties. Free your mind and enjoy the process – you may well surprise yourself with the results.Also available: · The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Calm (9781789294347)· The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Mindful (9781789294323)· The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Sleep (9781789294316)

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Book SynopsisPoetry is increasingly used in therapy, and it already occupies a central place in expressive arts therapies. This book is the first to explicitly combine theory and practice from the field of expressive arts with poetry and poetics.The book offers both a guide and poetic encouragement for using poetry in expressive arts work. Within this arts context, poetry is offered as a way to create hope and confidence, providing clients with a platform for healing, reconciliation, problem solving, and personal and professional development. Each chapter uses examples of poetry to illustrate the ideas of the chapter.With an outstanding contribution to the field of expressive arts theory and practice, this book is essential for people wanting to use an integrative arts-based approach to help their clients build resilience and foster sustainable, positive change in their lives.

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Book SynopsisConnect with your deepest emotions through a daily sketching practice and transform negative thinking and anxiety into abundant possibilities, mindfulness and joy.'Through profound yet simple teachings and practices Sheila Darcey invites our innate human creativity to express and transcend our turbulence. Following her guidance, we move from turmoil to peace by liberating the artist that lives in us all.' Gabor Maté You don't need to be an artist to express yourself. All you need is a pen and paper, and a willingness to look within.Sketch by Sketch shows you how to create a practice that will help you to move away from a negative headspace and spiralling emotions towards the realm of possibility, happiness and clarity. As you embrace the process, you'll begin to experience a shift in perspective and find true fulfilment, one sketch at a time. You'll discover:· over 40 sketching prompts on a variety of insightful topics, from hope to courage· easy-to-follow guidance for beginners and keen sketchers alike, and blank space for you to sketch· a comprehensive, inspiring visual library and example sketches· a detailed Q&A at the back of the book This inspiring book will unlock your basic human need to create, express and feel. Step by step, you'll find peace on the page.'An exquisite inquiry into the deepest parts of yourself. This book will help you bring to light the things that have been haunting you, so they no longer hold you back. Highly recommended.' Pedram Shojai OMD, New York Times bestselling author

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Book SynopsisYou don''t have to be good at art for art to be good for you.Being creative is good for us: it lowers our stress hormones, calms our nervous system and can get us into a flow state. Our innate creativity is part of being human, but it''s easy to forget, especially since many of us have been told that we are ''no good'' at art.At a time when mental health challenges are on the rise and support systems are stretched, Creative First Aid is your practical guide to taking matters into your own hands, literally. It''s about the proven positive effects of making something - a garden, a story, a meal, a drawing - and the powerful interaction this process can have on your mental, emotional and physical state. It''s about being curious, playful, creative and full of self-compassion - even more so when life gets messy.Based on scientific evidence and a program shown to improve mental wellbeing for first responders and traumatised communities, this inspiring b

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Book SynopsisWorking with imaginative journeys and the mystery and magic of metaphor, the author has developed the art of therapeutic storytelling for children''s challenging behaviour.

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