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Body Body - Helen Poynor explores how the dual lineage of Prapto's and Anna Halprin's approaches to movement relate to her own practice.      Ever-speaking being - Michael Dick uses the lenses of 'permeability' and 'presence' as an actor trainer - which he calls developing the human instrument for performing arts.     Moving in the Law - Simon Slidders investigates interconnections between Amerta movement practice and the restrictions, boundaries, traditions, flexibility, ambiguities and structures of the law.    The Breathing Eye - Andrea Morein illustrates how movement practice has laid the ground for her somatic and contemplative art practice and has informed her work as a visual artist.     Joy - Anita Ludke, an architect and freelance artist, writes about how she incorporates Amerta Movement into her teaching and daily life practice.    Re-membering Butterfly Beach  Melinda Buckwalter describes 'stopping', 're-membering', 'witnessing', 'being with', 'blossoming' and other practices from Amerta Movement.    I will trace the constellation of my stars with my fingers - Ellin Krinsly looks at her framework of practice and the constellation of intercultural and ritual performances in her life.    Awakening Art and Dharma Nature Time - Diane Butler describes her approach in her own workshop series and the public programs of International Foundation for Dharma Nature Time.","brand":"Triarchy Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48742529728855,"sku":"9781909470323","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781909470323.jpg?v=1720061776"},{"product_id":"covert-a-handbook-30-movement-meditations-for-resisting-invasion-9781913743154","title":"Covert: A Handbook: 30 Movement Meditations for","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Covert' responds to three converging afflictions in society: our growing fixation with spending time looking at a screen the proportion of our lives we spend sitting\/lying down, as a result the invasion of our privacy in the digital age   To address these challenges (amplified in the Covid-19 pandemic) this handbook compiles 30 'movement meditations' that encourage readers to put down their phones and tablets to reclaim both an active and contemplative lifestyle, one that is highly integrated with, and inspired by, our surroundings.   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The book will be invaluable as a refresher for experienced play therapists or as a starting point for students and others just getting acquainted with the principles of nondirective play. It should be required reading in any introductory play therapy or child psychotherapy course.\"--Geraldine Thomas MSc, Filial\/Play Therapist and Instructor, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services,London, UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A practical guide for beginning and experienced child clinicians. This book is unique in the depth of its coverage of the essential ingredients of child-centered play therapy, from how to set up a therapy room to recognizing and interpreting play themes and setting limits with child clients. The authors seamlessly share their wealth of knowledge and expertise, offering a generous mix of applications and rich case studies. They tackle such important issues as the use of touch in therapy, cultural considerations, and research evidence for play therapy. This well-rounded and easy-to-read work is a 'must have.'\"--Athena A. Drewes, PsyD, RPT-S, Director of Clinical Training, Astor Services for Children and Families, Poughkeepsie, New York\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Finally, a book that teaches and illustrates the essential 'how-to' details of child-centered play therapy (CCPT)! The approach is presented in such a comprehensive, explicit format that whether you are a beginning play therapist or an experienced practitioner or professor, the book has tremendous value. Drawing on their vast knowledge of the field, the authors address the importance of the relationship, how to work with parents, and practical applications for children with a wide variety of psychological difficulties. Using detailed case studies, they show how CCPT can enhance anyone's play therapy style. This book is a 'must' for teaching CCPT and should be on the shelves of all therapists interested in using play to help children heal.\"--Heidi Gerard Kaduson, PhD, RPT-S, Director, The Play Therapy Training Institute, Inc., Hightstown, New Jersey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This book provides excellent explanations of the critical skills that therapists need to practice child-centered play therapy. It presents a well-conceptualized discussion of common themes that children present in play therapy, and strategies for understanding and utilizing these in the treatment process. It also offers a thorough discussion of the application of child-centered play therapy to a variety of common problems, as well as how to handle difficult behaviors in session. Both graduate students and seasoned play therapists will find this book significantly expands the way they think about one of the most widely practiced forms of play therapy.\"--Kevin O'Connor, PhD, RPT-S, Distinguished Professor, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University -Offers a comprehensive introduction into the world of child-centered play therapy, its efficacy, and application. The text makes several strong contributions to the practice of CCPT....Appropriate for the novice play therapist. It offers a plethora of insight for the experienced play therapist as well, and is an easy and enjoyable read.--Play Therapy Magazine, 9\/29\/2010ƒƒ The authors are all experienced with CCPT....Chapters on touch and cultural considerations in the use of CCPT are especially interesting. Highly recommended. Upper-division graduates through faculty and professionals. --Choice, 5\/3\/2011ƒƒ VanFleet, Sywulak, and Sniscak bring with them perspectives developed over many years of experience in working with children and families with complex needs....The authors speak collectively with an authoritative but also warmly empathic voice....Child-Centered Play Therapy provides a rich and valuable addition to the existing literature on non-directive play and will be a much welcomed book in that it combines rich theoretical and contextual frameworks along with clear and relevant practice examples to address a wide range of difficulties and in a variety of settings. In these days when the notion of child-centred practice has become a loosely applied and often misunderstood term the strength of this book lies in its synthesis of clear practice principles, well illustrated case material, and specific suggestions for dos and donts in child-centred therapy. For professionals who need to remind themselves of fundamental tenets on which their practice is based and want to remain well grounded in delivering evidence-based therapy, this book will be handy as a refresher for their skills....It should be required reading, alongside other acknowledged texts, in any introductory play therapy and child psychotherapy course. --British Journal of Play Therapy, 3\/27\/2011\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface \u003cb\u003eI. Background and Relevance\u003c\/b\u003e 1. The Importance of Play 2. A Brief Overview of Play Therapy 3. History, Theory, Principles, and Variations of Child-Centered Play Therapy \u003cb\u003eII. Logistics and Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e 4. Playroom Set-Up and Logistics 5. The Four Skills of Child-Centered Play Therapy 6. Recognition and Interpretation of Play Themes \u003cb\u003eIII. Parent Involvement\u003c\/b\u003e 7. Engaging Parents and Teachers in Child-Centered Play Therapy 8. Filial Therapy \u003cb\u003eIV. Practical Applications and Issues\u003c\/b\u003e 9. Child-Centered Play Therapy with Different Presenting Problems 10. Handling Select Child Behaviors and Special Circumstances 11. Touch in Child-Centered Play Therapy 12. Cultural and Systemic Considerations in the Practice of Child-Centered Play Therapy \u003cb\u003eV. Research and Professional Issues\u003c\/b\u003e 13. Research on Child-Centered Play Therapy and Filial Therapy 14. Developing Competence in Child-Centered Play Therapy Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guilford Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867724460375,"sku":"9781606239025","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781606239025.jpg?v=1722284661"},{"product_id":"imagine-out-loud-a-journal-of-creative-discovery-9781640210493","title":"Imagine Out Loud: A Journal of Creative Discovery","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJane Davenport's stunning journal will send women on a satisfying journey of self-discovery.     Bombarded by constant demands from work, home, family, friends, and social media, women crave the opportunity to slow down and reflect on what is truly important. Journaling is a proven therapeutic process that promotes well-being and sparks creativity, but newcomers can feel intimidated the first time they face a blank page. Where should they begin? Imagine Out Loud combines famed artist Jane Davenport's inspirational artwork, trademark \"Jane-isms,\" and quotations with compelling journaling prompts. Readers will be moved to write, make lists, doodle, and draw. Designed to encourage introspection and self-discovery, Imagine Out Loud will be a constant companion in the search for creative and personal fulfillment.","brand":"Sixth \u0026 Spring Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867903799639,"sku":"9781640210493","price":12.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781640210493.jpg?v=1722285531"},{"product_id":"creative-therapies-for-complex-trauma-helping-children-and-families-in-foster-care-kinship-care-or-adoption-9781785920059","title":"Creative Therapies for Complex Trauma: Helping","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA burgeoning evidence base supports that arts, play and other creative therapies have potential to help children in foster care, kinship care or adoptive families to recover from complex trauma. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by contributors working at the cutting edge of delivering effective therapeutic interventions, this innovative book describes models for working with children in foster care, kinship care or adoption. Covering how to assess needs and contextual considerations for working with children and families, this book presents a range of creative therapeutic approaches spanning art psychotherapy, music therapy and dance therapy. It emphasizes the necessity of working with caregivers and other significant adults, as well as the child, to facilitate recovery. The theoretical foundations of attachment, developmental psychology and neurobiology are embedded in each chapter showing how they underpin each of the recommended creative therapies.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book will be suitable for professionals directly employing creative approaches in their practice, such as arts therapists and play therapists, as well as those working with children who are interested in creative alternate approaches, such as psychologists, counsellors, therapists and social workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn their excellent book, Anthea Hendry and Joy Hasler bring together a range of talented practitioners who explain and explore the dysregulating effects that developmental trauma can have on mind, body and brain, and what might be done to support developmentally traumatised children and their carers. Supported by vivid case examples, we see how the creative arts are themselves creatively used to great therapeutic effect to regulate bodies in distress, feelings in turmoil, and minds that are frightened and sad. -- David Howe, Emeritus Professor of Social Work, UEA, Norwich\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a welcome addition to all helping professionals and educators who work with children and families challenged by complex trauma. These experienced practitioners provide practical wisdom on not only creative approaches, but also the key elements involved in effective healing relationships and positive attachment. This contribution to trauma literature clearly emphasizes how and why collaborative, creative interventions that include family, school staff and therapists are essential to support reparation and recovery.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e -- Cathy A. Malchiodi, PhD, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC, REAT—Executive Director, Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, Louisville, KY, USA\u003cbr\u003eAttachment theories are now well established as an evidence-based framework that supports client-centred approaches, and that have alerted us to the devastating impact of trauma on child development.  It is therefore a real pleasure to recommend this informative and clearly laid-out book to any practitioner interested in helping children and families through the use of creative therapies.  Although the focus is on complex trauma and helping children and families in foster care, kinship care and adoption, much of the book content will be relevant to gaining an understanding of how to approach other complex situations. The theoretical chapters in part 1 clearly explained some of the main concepts and enfolded really well as a series. In part 2, contributors'  honesty and dedication to their clients shone through all the different chapters, which were very informative about real-life practice. The focus on education in part 3 was also welcome, as the incidence of serious trauma in any average classroom has risen dramatically. This is a well edited book that will be relevant to creative therapists, whether in training, newly qualified or experienced and is above all a good read. -- Dr Val Huet, Chief Executive Officer British Association of Art Therapists\u003cbr\u003eThis is an important book. For people who already know as a matter of lived experience that childhood trauma can destroy lives this book will inspire hope and confidence in the capacity of the human spirit to recover. And for those who do not understand the impact of childhood adversity this book will enlighten and instruct through the depth of knowledge shared and the accessibility of the many stories illuminating the impact of trauma and recovery in everyday life. I hope that it will be read by many, and I am sure that those who do read it will treasure it. -- Kate Cairns, Director of KCA\u003cbr\u003eThis clear, concise cutting-edge collection of chapters by a wide range of skilled contributors demonstrates how insights from contemporary evidence-based research may be used to enable healing for traumatised children who are not able to live with their birth parents. Its relevance is far-reaching and makes it a 'must have' book for all who work with patients who struggle to overcome the effects of early relational trauma. -- Margaret Wilkinson, Training Analyst in the Society of Analytical Psychology; author, Coming into Mind. The mind-brain relationship: a Jungian clinical perspective, and Changing Minds in Therapy: emotion, attachment, trauma and neurobiology\u003cbr\u003eThis is a brilliant book bringing together innovative creative therapies for adopted and fostered children and their families by specialists who have many years of experience of working with distressed or troubled children.  If you are an adopter or foster carer you must use therapists who have both read this book and apply the principles. -- Helen Oakwater: Author of’ Bubble Wrapped Children: How Social Networking is transforming the Face of 21st Century Adoption\u003cbr\u003eCreative Therapies for Complex Trauma is a very useful addition to the literature.  It draws on the practice experience of an impressive range of therapists, and makes very effective use of case studies to exemplify and explore theoretical issues.  Of use to both readers who are new to this are of work and to more experienced practitioners, it is certainly going to be on the reading list for my courses. -- Dr Kathy Evans, University of South Wales\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of the most useful and hopeful books I have read on the subject. It would be an informative read for anyone connected with an adopted family who is looking for an understanding of the types of therapy available, as well as for new and experienced therapists working with adopted children and their families. In fact, it is a useful book for any professional working with children. -- Susan Barr, Counsellor and Chair of the Bucks Family Network * BACP - Children, Young people \u0026amp; families *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements. About the Editors. Contributors List. Introduction. Anthea Hendry, Art Psychotherapist and Joy Hasler, Catchpoint CIC. PART 1. MAPPING OUT THE TERRITORY. 1. Complex Trauma in Children: An Overview of Theoretical Developments. Franca Brenninkmeyer, Head of Child and Family Service, PAC-UK. 2. Creative Therapies for Complex Trauma: Theory into Practice. Anthea Hendry, Art Psychotherapist. 3. Putting Theory into Practice: Implications for Caregivers. Janet Smith, Adoption Support Practice Manager at Families for Children. PART 2: CLINICAL APPLICATION OF CREATIVE THERAPIES FOR COMPLEX TRAUMA. 4. How does Trauma Affect the whole family?: Assessment of the Effect of Trauma on Attachment relationships. Joy Hasler, Catchpoint CIC. 5. Beyond Words: Family Futures Neurophysiological Approach to Assessment and treatment of Traumatised Children. Jay Vaughan, Therapy Services Manager, Family Futures CIC and Alan Burnell, Manager, Family Futures CIC. 6. Dyadic Parent-Child Art Psychotherapy and Complex Trauma. Anthea Hendry, Art Psychotherapist and Elizabeth Taylor Buck, Research Fellow, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield. 7. Healing Rhythms: Music Therapy for Attachment and Trauma. Joy Hasler, Catchpoint CIC. 8. Making a Drama: Interview with a Dramatherapist who works with adoptive families. Molly Holland, Catchpoint CIC and Joy Hasler, Catchpoint CIC. 9. When Play Therapy is not Enough: Using EMDR in combination with Play Therapy for children with Complex Trauma. Renee Potegieter Marks, Consultant Therapist, Integrate Families. 10. 'Repetitive, rhythmic, relevant, relational, respectful and rewarding': Dance Movement Therapy in Attachment Work. Hannah Guy, Dance and Movement Therapist, Catchpoint CIC and Sue Topalian, Dance and Movement Therapist, Catchpoint CIC. PART 3:  COMPLEX TRAUMA AND CREATIVE PRACTICE IN EDUCATION. 11. Adapting to Working in Schools with the Family Futures' Neurophysiological Approach. Marion Allen, Education Consultant, Family Futures CIC. 12. Rules, Relationships and Ripples:  Therapy in a Specialist Residential School. Sarah Ayache, Head of Therapies and Art Psychotherapist, The William Henry Smiths School and Martin Gibson, Vice Principal, The William Henry Smiths School.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868345053527,"sku":"9781785920059","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785920059.jpg?v=1722287595"},{"product_id":"using-poetry-to-promote-talking-and-healing-9781785920530","title":"Using Poetry to Promote Talking and Healing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoetry can prove a great way into difficult conversations in therapeutic, classroom or family settings. This book is a clear and practical guide to the use of poetry as a therapeutic tool to help explore issues surrounding mental health and emotional wellbeing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first part of the book provides guidance on different methods of using poetry to open up discussion. The second part consists of a collection of over 100 poems written by the author, on topics such as bullying, anxiety, bereavement, depression and eating disorders, with a range of therapeutic activities that can be used alongside each poem. The third part focuses on ways to support and encourage clients to write their own poetry and includes 50 poem writing prompts and examples.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA complete resource for anyone considering using poetry to explore difficult issues, and a creative way of exploring important mental health issues in PSHE lessons, this book will be of interest to youth, school and adult counsellors, therapists, psychologists, pastoral care teams, PSHE co-ordinators and life coaches, as well as parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoetry's many attributes include the capacity to absorb secrets and express pain too deep to talk about. Its ability to be a creative and healing tool for poets of all life stages and ages is as limitless as your imagination. Pooky's timely, easy-to-read and user-friendly book explores how the writing and reading of poetry can be a valuable resource for communicating with the self and others. -- June Alexander, mental health advocate and author of Using Writing as a Therapy for Eating Disorders\u003cbr\u003eAt last! A book that values and uses poetry as a therapeutic tool, as a way of helping us make sense of ourselves. Unlike so many stereotypes about poetry, this book is practical, unpretentious and heartfelt, with applications for helping people - young and old - way beyond mental health settings. Pooky Knightsmith has opened a very creative box for us to use. -- Nick Luxmoore, school counsellor and author of Horny and Hormonal, Feeling Like Crap and Working with Anger and Young People\u003cbr\u003eIf you are \"poetry-impaired\" like me, Dr. Knightsmith's book is a revelation. Poetry is a language many of my depressed and suicidal adolescent clients speak fluently, but one I have never had much confidence using in my therapy. This beautiful, honest, and instructive book has given me another tool to use in my work. -- Jonathan B. Singer, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Loyola University, Chicago School of Social Work and coauthor of Suicide in Schools: A Practitioner's Guide to Multi-level Prevention, Assessment, Intervention, and Postvention\u003cbr\u003eWhoever you are, whatever you do, here is a profoundly personal and moving insight into the world of emotional and mental ill-health. But this book is much more than that. Whilst many will identify with the dark depths of emotion within her poems, Dr Knightsmith's greatest achievement is in offering teachers, carers and friends  not only a valuable resource to enable empathy, but also a starting point to aid and encourage recovery.   \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e -- Dick Moore, Retired Head Teacher and Trainer for the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust\u003cbr\u003eThis is a remarkable and original book. Pooky's poems, born out of her own experience and that of those she has worked with, offer us real insight into the complexities of living with and recovering from mental ill-health. The careful structure of the book encourages exploration of relevant themes and is a welcome addition to supporting recovery, when used within a therapeutic setting. -- Jessica Streeting MA, School Nurse and Advisor to Public Health England (www.schoolhealthstreet.co.uk)\u003cbr\u003eIn this informative and powerful text, Pooky shows us how we can find our voice within the poetic words of others and in the creation of our own poetry. Poetry offers a medium of self-expression that captures so much more than words and rationale. As such, poetry offers an ideal place to find empathy, meaning and solace. To believe that \"someone else understands, and someone else is listening.\" -- Dr Helen Street, applied social psychologist and educator, The Positive Schools Initiative\u003cbr\u003eThis is a remarkable resource not only for therapists but also for teachers of English, creative writing and drama. The prompts for discussion are very varied and raise issues of technique and the impact of a writer's choices as well as subject matter. The sections defining poetic forms and providing ways in to writing are brilliant for the classroom, and then there is the astonishing anthology ... -- Jane Bunclark, Head of Academic Drama, West Buckland School, Devon\u003cbr\u003eThis is an incredibly impressive and valuable book. Given its powerful and personal insight, it will in my view be perfect for use with professional therapists working one-to-one with clients. While the book is rightly intended for use in a one-to-one setting and not in the classroom, I have learnt much from reading it which will influence my work with the PSHE Association. -- Jenny Barksfield, Deputy CEO and Senior Subject Specialist, PSHE Association\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUsing Poetry to Promote Talking and Healing\u003c\/i\u003e is a humble guide for both professionals of mental health and the public in general. By providing a heart-warming insight of a very personal experience, Pooky Knightsmith allows the reader to identify himself with the ordinary struggles of human existence in an effortless manner. An undeniable prolific written testimony of ascendancy and bravery, this book is a major trigger to personal change. The reader - and \u003ci\u003eartist-to-be\u003c\/i\u003e of its own piece of life story - is invited to set himself free of inner criticism and follow its instincts. The book offers an unexpected myriad of creative tools able to facilitate the expression of feelings. A specially worthwhile reading for any mental health professional eager to introduce creative possibilities in the therapeutic context. These tools might well work as the preface of a joint story written between therapist and client. -- Sofia Correia Alegria * SENcology blog *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword. Part 1. Using poetry as a way in: Ideas, strategies and techniques. I. Using poetry as a therapeutic tool. II. Poetry as a vehicle to discuss our feelings less directly. III. Poetry as a means for reflection. IV. Poetry as a means of exploring what we could do next. V. Poetry as a way to show someone how we're feeling. VI. Poetry as a reassurance that we are not alone in how we feel. VII. Writing poetry as part of recovery. Part 2. An anthology of discussion starting poems. I. Abuse and Bullying. Same Lyrics, Different Song. Cyberbullied. Iron Gaze. The End, Maybe. Abused. Frozen Out. Walking Away. Betrayed. II. Anxiety and Panic. Anxiety. Feelings of Anxiety. Panic Rising. Stage Fright. Panic Attack. Scared. Sleepless Nights. Ruled by Anxiety. III. Loss and Bereavemment. A New Hand to Hold. Before and After. Healing Hand. Leftover Love. Life Unbidden. But You Died. Nana's Wishes. Last Week's Flowers. Is It Better to have Loved and Lost. Scars. IV. Depression. the Tree Who Couldn't. The Shadow. Dark. Head Fight. Numb. Creeping Ivy. Rose Tinted. Matter over Mind. And So She Drank. Highs and Lows. Peaks and Ditches. Good Days, Bad Days. Don't Step into the Darkness. Outwardly Smiling. Other Worlds. The Same but Different. Always Falling. V. Eating Disorders and Body Image. Please Eat. A Father's View. Conversation with an Anorexic. Boy Anorexic. Recovery. FAT. Anorexia. Grandmaster or Life?. Hollows. The Girl and the Mirror. Scales. If You Could See What I See. Shopping for Magic. VI. Obsessions, Compulsions and Intrusive Thoughts. Intrusive Thoughts. The Voice of Hate. Recoevring Fate. Imaginary Friends. Invasive Thoughts. VII. Self-Harm. Fading Scars. Again. Conversation with a Self-Harmer. Finding Ways to Belong. Fresh Blood. VIII. Suicide. By His Own Hand. That Day. Beautiful Nature. Late. Do Not Fall. IX. Recovery. The Crest of a Wave. Kintsugi (Beauty in Broken). Marble in Jar. Thinking Forwards. X. Supporting and Listening. Helping Hand. Calmer Waters. A Disappointing Visit. Self-Esteem. Listening Ear. You Didn't Ask. How Are You?. Cuddles: The Best Medicine. It's Not Easy Being Friends Sometimes. Depression. Help Me to be a Better Friend. Trying to Help. Kind Words are Not Always Heard. Hidden Scars. Healing Hold. Part 3. Encouraging and Enablling Therapeutic Poetry Writing. I've never written a poem before. I'd rather write prose. I don't know anything about poetry.What I write will be rubbish. I don't know what to write. I don't have time. I'm too embarrassed to show anyone. Enjoy the process!. I. Poetic Forms. Form 1: Haiku. Form 2: Sonnet. Form 3: Acrostic. Form 4: Golden Shovel. Form 5: Terza Rima. Form 6: Rubáiyát. Form 7: Anaphora. Form 8: Pyramid. II. Poetry Prompts. Prompt 1: Dear me...Prompt 2: Something that scares you. Prompt 3: Confusing figure of speech. Prompt 4: A Haiku from your window. Prompt 5 - The last line changes everything. Prompt 6 - An unlikely thank you. Prompt 7 - An antidote to nightmares. Prompt 8 - First phrase, last phrase. Prompt 9 - Open with a question. Prompt 10 - The street where you grew up. Prompt 11 - Light and dark. Prompt 12 - No punctuation. Prompt 13 - Describe a smell. Prompt 14 - The meaning of life. Prompt 15 - School days. Prompt 16 - A set of instructions. Prompt 17 - Admiration acrostic. Prompt 18 - Rhyme and reason. Prompt 19 - How we met. Prompt 20 - Strip tease. Prompt 21 - Love is...Prompt - 22 - One word title. Prompt 23 - Fragile friendships. Prompt 24 - Extended metaphor. Prompt 25 - Your 100th birthday. Prompt 26 - Time difference. Prompt 27 - Screensaver. Prompt 28 - Apology. Prompt 29 - Simple pleasures. Prompt 30 - Twelve lines long. Prompt 31 - Doors. Prompt 32 - Favorite color. Prompt 33 - Good news. Prompt 34 - Life lesson. Prompt 35 - New beginning. Prompt 36 - Reprimand. Prompt 37 - Pyramid. Prompt 38 - Forwards backwards. Prompt 39 - Climbing. Prompt 40 - Heirloom. Prompt 41 - The wrong response. Prompt 42 - Loss of sense. Prompt 43 - Stigma. Prompt 44 - Harm and Hope. Prompt 45 - Controversial. Prompt 46 - Happy sad. Prompt 47 - Unlikely Haiku. Prompt 48 - Twenty nine. Prompt 49 - Holding hands. Prompt 50 - Random word.Final Thoughts from Pooky.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868345119063,"sku":"9781785920530","price":23.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785920530.jpg?v=1722287595"},{"product_id":"with-nature-in-mind-the-ecotherapy-manual-for-mental-health-professionals-9781785920240","title":"With Nature in Mind: The Ecotherapy Manual for","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is ecotherapy, how does it relate to mental health, and how can it reduce emotional distress and promote general wellbeing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book explains how a deeper connection to nature can improve quality of life, by combining the therapeutic power of mindfulness and being out in the natural world. Examining the latest psychological research evidence into how and why the natural world has such a positive effect on us, this book shows how best to utilise these therapeutic connections in practice. 100 nature-based activities are included, from experiencing the full force of the wind, to creating a sound map of natural noises. The aims of each activity are clearly outlined, with detailed guidelines for facilitating outdoor sessions with adults effectively and safely, and advice to help make the most of the outdoors in all weathers and seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully written, full of enthusiasm and passion, packed with information, with an overview on how to run ecotherapy sessions and including detailed descriptions of lots of activities. If you are not already interested in the subject you soon will be. -- Jochen Encke has worked for many years with torture survivors on allotments\u003cbr\u003eThis book really lives up to its name; a well thought out, practical guide with clear instructions and an easy to navigate format. I was drawn in by the welcoming style of the book, underpinned by relevant theory and that all important evidence base, which conveys the author's infectious enthusiasm and passion for the subject matter. -- Nicky Tann, Occupational Therapist, Barking \u0026amp; Dagenham Memory Service, NELFT\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith Nature in Mind: The Ecotherapy Manual for Mental Health Professionals\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the huge benefits to mental wellbeing from engaging with green environments and taking part in ecotherapy activities. Havering Mind have seen over many years the positive effects of nature on mental health distress via our green walks, horticulture project and restorative garden. Spending time in the natural world is good for all of us. -- Vanessa Bennett, CEO, Havering Mind\u003cbr\u003eResearch suggests that modern urban environments can have negative effects on mental health whilst contact with green spaces can have positive effects. This timely book, drawing on wealth of research evidence, is an excellent guide to the theory and practice of ecotherapy. It deserves to be read by researchers, practitioners, trainers and students. -- Dr David Harper, Reader in Clinical Psychology, Programme Director (Academic), Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of East London\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements. Disclaimer. Foreword by Lindsay Royan, Head of Psychological Services, Barking and Dagenham. Preface. Part 1. ECOTHERAPY: what it is and how to do it. 1. Introduction. Entering the Forest. 2. Deeper into the Forest. 3. Doing Ecotherapy in our Work. Part 2. EVIDENCE: a review of the effectiveness of nature on our health and well-being. 4. The Evidence from Evolution and Ecological Systems. 5. The Evidence from Body and Mind Studies. Physical Health. Mindfulness. 6. The Evidence for Specific Environmental Factors. The Effects of Changes in Light. The Effects of Negative Ions. The Effects of Natural Sounds. 7. The Evidence for Social Differences. The Effects on Children. The Effects on People with Dementia. The Effects on Communities. The Effects on Mental Health and Well-being. Part 3. ACTIVITIES. 8. Introduction. Useful Resources. References. Further Reading. 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It explains the benefits of creative expression for people with dementia, and shows how to facilitate poetry reading and writing groups in different environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecific techniques for introducing poetry to older people can be employed by family members or professional care staff to enhance the wellbeing of the individual living with dementia. The ethical issues of running poetry projects in dementia care are explored along with examples of poetry produced by individuals and groups, interviews with care workers, and case studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this wonderful distillation of long experience John Killick shows us the potential of poetry both as a way of stimulating discussion, and of enabling people with dementia to have a voice. 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This wise, clear guidance, with choice examples of poems and illuminating accounts, is sure to encourage and help others develop their skills in this rewarding area. -- Sue Benson, Managing Editor, Journal of Dementia Care\u003cbr\u003eIn this eminently accessible book, John generously and honestly offers a wealth of advice, guidance and resources that emanate from a lifetime of work in using poetry to hear the voices of people with dementia and to capture their lived experience. John carefully explains the craft of using poetry as a medium for positive person-centred work and in doing so makes this book compulsory reading for anyone involved or interested in poetry and dementia. -- Maria Pasiecznik Parsons, Chief Executive, Creative Dementia Arts Network\u003cbr\u003eDescribed as a practical guide, it is easy to read and yet conveys the complexity of the effects of the condition dementia and ways of using poetry effectively.  His understanding and experience of the work gives authority to his explanation and I found it easy to grasp.  [...] I felt that Killick summed up what is now the fundament of my practice when working with people of dementia, 'Acts of kindness are what people with dementia need' -- Clare Scott, Chair, Lapidus International * Lapidus Quarterly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart One: Introductory. Part Two: Reading Poetry. 2.1 What Poems to Choose. 2.2. Building a Programme. Part Three: Writing Poetry. 3.1. Group-Work and One-to-Ones. 3.2. How to Run Groups. 3.3. Examples of Group-Work Poems. 3.4. Why Do One-to-Ones? 3.5. How to do One-to-Ones? 3.6. The Art of Listening. 3.7. The Art of Transcribing. 3.8. The Art of Editing. 3.9. Ways of Sharing. 3.10. The Present Moment. 3.11. Portraits. Part Four: Issues Arising. 4.1. Ownership of Poems. 4.2. Truth-Telling. 4.3. Aims and Objects. 4.4. Therapeutic Approaches. 4.5. Support for the Poet. 4.6. Evaluation. Part Five: Postscript. Part Six: Resources. 6.1. Recommendations and References. 6.2. Books and Articles. 6.3. 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With illuminating case studies, the book explains how to handle very practical issues, such as working with an interpreter, and opens the door to a wider conversation around the use of art in multicultural work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction. 1. A Short History of Racism and Cultural Challenges in Different Countries. 2. Evaluating Cross-Cultural Work in Different Countries. 3. Lessons from South Africa and Africa. 4. The Role of Art and Art Therapy. 5. A Universal Theory (UTAT-approach) to Work Across Cultural Boundaries. 6. Possible Practical Solutions. 7. Application of the Theory and Practical Solutions in Different Countries. 8. An Ideal Generation. 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It involves interactive, playful activities using simple face-to-face reciprocal interactions, and involves using all of the senses, including rhythm, movement and touch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive guide outlines the theory, reflection, and skill development of the practitioner - the true power house of Theraplay. By maintaining a focus on practice throughout, embedding theory into practice examples, it brings the spirit of Theraplay to life. Part 1 covers the key principles of the intervention; Part 2 addresses Theraplay in Practice: how to use the Marschak Interaction Method (MIM), how to set up a room and choose activities and considerations for working with different client groups;  Part 3 encourages the reader to engage in their own development and the stages involved; and Parts 4 and 5 provide a wealth of useful resources, checklists, handouts,  sample sessions and an up-to-date list of Theraplay activities.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a Theraplay practitioner, or simply want to find out how this remarkable intervention works, this book is essential reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone interested in Theraplay® will know how difficult it is to find Theraplay® Institute approved information and activities. It can also be a challenge for people who use Theraplay® within their wider practice to get appropriate supervision for the Theraplay aspects of their work. In both areas Norris and Lender's book is an invaluable resource.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a book packed full of reflection, imagination, problem solving and trouble shooting. The case studies are particularly helpful; they feel real, with honest acknowledgement by the therapists of their own countertransference, defences and complex feelings. They also highlight without any blame or shame how difficult it is for some children and parents to adapt to news ways of relating... I have no doubt that this will be the Theraplay® bible for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e * Cairnsmoir Connections *\u003cbr\u003eTheraplay is a terrific treatment for disorganized and traumatized kids. This book is highly recommended for all clinicians , teachers and other human beings trying to help children function and thrive! -- Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. Author of The Body Keeps the Score\u003cbr\u003eI have found the Theraplay approach to healing distressed children to be at the leading edge of humanistic, experiential and evidence-based treatments. What this clear volume offers are step-by-step precise protocols for assessment and treatment using this vital method. Various activities and exercises are simply described and can be applied to many therapeutic situations. The book is a rich contribution, not only for practitioners of Theraplay, but is truly a gift to \u003ci\u003eall clinicians\u003c\/i\u003e working to alleviate the suffering of troubled children. -- Peter A Levine, PhD, Author (with Maggie Kline) of: Trauma through the Eyes of a Childs Eyes; Awakening the Ordinary Miracle of Healing, and Trauma-Proofing your Kids; A Parent’s Guide for Instilling Confidence Joy and Resilience\u003cbr\u003eIn Theraplay: The Practitioner's Guide, Vivien Norris and Dafna Lender skillfully and comprehensively explain the essential principles of Theraplay.  Theraplay is an efficient mode of therapy for children that seamlessly incorporates within a play environment several elements that are shared with models of psychotherapy. In the Guide, we learn about efficient exercises that are effective in enhancing the child's ability to regulate state can be delivered as games; we learn that Theraplay is rooted in developmental science (e.g., attachment theory) and is consistent with contemporary neuroscience (e.g., Polyvagal Theory).  From a Polyvagal perspective Theraplay respects the biobehavior state of the child, applies therapist initiated social engagement strategies to trigger a state of safety in the child, and promotes synchronous reciprocal interactions as a neural exercise that increases social flexibility and improves emotion regulation. It is through this development of the child's ability to feel safe and secure that is key to Theraplay's efficacy and functionally illustrates the attributes of Theraplay as a model therapy for children. -- Stephen W. Porges, PhD Distinguished University Scientist Kinsey Institute Indiana University Bloomington\u003cbr\u003eTherapy is a cherished gift to be shared confidently with parents. The gift is deceptively simple and at the same time provides a complex and rich foundation for establishing or deepening attachment bonds.  The approach is playful, engaging, safe, and designed to create positive shared memories of warm and attuned physical and emotional experiences between parents and children.  This book took my breadth away in its congruence with the Theraplay approach:  It is engaging to read, it provides ample and strong structure for the Theraplay practitioner, it challenges us to weave attachment theories with unique responses to clients, and it nurtures and encourages practitioners to provide the best possible assistance they can.  Vivien Norris and Dafna Lenders' expertise shines through as they provide a \"virtual supervisor\" type of guidance to the reader, answering many of the questions that we practitioners have as we negotiate our daily practices.  Not only is this book a remarkable addition to the literature on Theraplay, it also succeeds in integrating current neuroscience and research to further guide and strengthen interactive clinical nuances.  I will be reading this book multiple times because there are layers of important information to guide us in our work. I am left speechless with gratitude.  It's been many years since I've been so enlightened and re-energized by a book with such heart and substance!! -- Eliana Gil, Ph.D. Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements; Foreword;\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ePart One INTRODUCTION; 1. Introduction; 2. 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A Brief Guide for Parents; 24. List of Theraplay activities; Glossary; References\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868346364247,"sku":"9781785922107","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785922107.jpg?v=1722287601"},{"product_id":"music-therapy-in-children-and-young-peoples-palliative-care-9781785923852","title":"Music Therapy in Children and Young People's","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book brings together music therapists who have worked in the challenging and rewarding world of children's palliative care. Examining techniques from working just with the breath, to technological advances in music therapy such as assistive recording and electronic downloading, it highlights the benefits music therapy can bring when working alongside children and young people. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on the knowledge of expert music therapists, the book provides accessible guidance that practitioners can apply to their own work, including on professional development as part of a multi-disciplinary team, service evaluation, and managing publicity in the hospice setting. It addresses work with different client groups, such as teenagers, and discusses therapy with  family members, including siblings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMusic therapists and healthcare practitioners will be provided with the tools to reflect on their own professional challenges and deepen their understanding of the important role of music therapy in this sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMusic Therapy in Children's Palliative Care\u003c\/i\u003e illustrates very strongly how music therapists use the strength of music to support children and families who are experiencing challenging and life changing circumstances. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book demonstrates how well music therapists offer the opportunity to create lasting memories when a child is dying. Both the child and the family are having to come to terms with loss. This book portrays the complexity of anticipatory grief and discusses offering a safe place to fully face and feel the pain and helplessness of bereavement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMusic therapy allows children and families to express their feelings without words. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI strongly believe the benefits from music therapy are unlimited creating a bond between child and family. This is only achieved by the amazing flexibility demonstrated by the music therapists in this book. I learnt a great deal when reading this book.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Beverley Barclay MBE, Clinical Lead for ellenor's Children Hospice at Home service\u003cbr\u003eAs Patron of Jessie's Fund, I am so pleased to see this second book on music therapy and children's palliative care following in the footsteps of 'Jessie's Fund In Action'.  It's heart-warming to know that this fantastic work carries on in the UK and that it continues to develop to meet the growing needs of a very complex client group. The dedicated music therapist contributors clearly love working in hospice and palliative care, and are a real inspiration - just like the children they work with. -- Maxine Peake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction. 1. I'm here, I'm with you, I see you, I'm listening. Working with the breath with life limited and life threatened children. 2. Balancing the Public and Private: Music Therapy in a Children's Hospice. 3. Working in the Multi-Disciplinary Team. 4. Evaluating music therapy services in children's hospices. 5. Are we singing from the same song sheet?: The scope and provision of music therapy in children's hospices. 6. Fostering the relationship between parent and child using music therapy. 7. 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Consolidating the many components of music therapy, this completely updated edition of\u003ci\u003e A Comprehensive Guide to Music Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e covers everything students, teachers and practitioners of music therapy need to know.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilding upon the work of Tony Wigram and developments within the field of music therapy over the last 15 years, this second edition looks at the theoretical foundation of music therapy, selected models and interventions, how it can be applied in clinical practice, and the recent progress made in research and evidence-based practice. 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A EUROPEAN BA and MA MODEL\u003cbr\u003e6.1 An Introduction\u003cbr\u003eLars Ole Bonde, Stine Lindahl Jacobsen, Inge Nygaard Pedersen and Tony Wigram\u003cbr\u003e6.2 Musical Training\u003cbr\u003e6.3 Experiential and Resonant Learning Processes, Music Therapy Self-Experience\u003cbr\u003e6.4 Clinical Training, Internships and Supervision\u003cbr\u003eREFERENCES\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868346790231,"sku":"9781785924279","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785924279.jpg?v=1722287604"},{"product_id":"living-well-with-dementia-through-music-a-resource-book-for-activities-providers-and-care-staff-9781785924880","title":"Living Well with Dementia through Music: A","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusic is an essential tool in dementia care. This accessible guide embraces ways in which music can enhance the daily lives of those with dementia. It draws on the expertise of practitioners regularly working in dementia settings, as well as incorporating research on people with dementia, to help anyone, whether or not they have any musical skills or experience, to successfully use music in dementia care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuiding the reader through accessible activities with singing, percussion, sounding bowls and other musical tools, the book shows how music may can be used from the early to late stages of dementia. This creative outlet can extend to inspire dance, movement, poetry and imagery. The chapters include creative uses of technology, such as tablets and personal playlists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book also covers general considerations for using music with people living with dementia in institutional settings, including evaluating and recording outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiving Well with Dementia through Music\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect go-to guide for music-based activities with people living with dementia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book will change lives through the power of music. A compelling read for anyone involved in the care of a person living with dementia. A 'go-to-guide' crammed with informative, well-researched, and practical ways to empower, and enrich lives. Talented musicians, or total novices alike, we can all support the emotional and psychological needs of those in our care. -- Jann Gilliland, Former NHS Service Manager and Matron, Registered Mental Health Nurse, Specialist Dementia Care Unit Registered Volunteer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInclusive, collaborative, creative, this book is not only a brilliantly rich resource for anyone using or wanting to use music with people living with dementia, it effectively demonstrates that we can all play a part in helping to make music a part of dementia care. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWoven through the many of examples of how music can be used, in its many diverse and rich forms, we are helpfully reminded that music has the potential to be most beneficial and impactful when it's made in partnership with, rather than done to, people living with dementia. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI would strongly urge anyone wanting to incorporate music into the care they provide for people living with dementia, whether they are care staff, relatives, activity coordinators, musicians, music therapists, trainers, commissioners, or those looking to develop their existing practice, to not only read this book but also put it into practice to help make music an essential part of dementia care.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Grace Meadows, Director, Music for Dementia 2020\u003cbr\u003eThis is the first book of its kind to provide caregivers and people with a dementia a \u003ci\u003eresearch-inspired \u003c\/i\u003etool kit that practically spotlights the many benefits of singing and music and how to make use of them in one's daily life. The arts are not 'the frosting on the cake' but are very much part of supporting wellbeing and quality of life. The time is \u003cb\u003enow\u003c\/b\u003e for the arts to be recognised for their importance in the lives of those living with dementia and this book is a major contribution. -- Paul M Camic, PhD, PFRSPH, (Hon) Professor, UCL Dementia Research Centre; Prof Emeritus of Psychology \u0026amp; Public Health,  Canterbury Christ Church University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction. 1. Singing, Listening and Responding (Harriet Powell). 2. \"Musical Lives\" (Harriet Powell). 3. \"Let's Liven it Up a Bit\" (Catherine Richards). 4. Bringing Couples Together (Maggie Grady and Ruth Melhuish). 5. No Time like the Present (Harriet Powell). 6. The Use of Music to Inspire Dance and Movement (Nicola Jacobson-Wright). 7. What's in a Word? The Creature Use of Music and Poetry (Alison Acton). 8. Every Picture Tells a Story (Alison Acton). 9. \"A Song a Day Keeps the Doctor Away\" (Catherine Richards talking to Stuart Brown). 10. Becoming a Music Detective (Sarah Metcalfe). 11. It's Easy When You Know How! (Alison Acton). 12. A Harmony of Simple Beauties (Tobias Kaye). 13. The Use of Music in Institutional Environments (Melanie Burton). 14. Evaluating, Recording and Passing on Information on the Musical Responses and Needs of People Living with Dementia (Melissa Elliott and Catherine Richards). 15. The Use of Music in End of Life Care (Arash Bazrafshan). 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It also includes strategies and guidance for acquiring materials: extending a modest budget, soliciting donations, and sourcing recycled and natural tools.  An easy reference guide for new and seasoned art therapists, this book helps to expand therapists' repertoire of projects and provides them with the means to execute them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerosity and ingenuity are the hallmarks of this much needed resource for not only art therapists, but for artists and art educators. Brandoff and Thompson share their overflowing bag of tips, tricks, and professional experience to facilitate creativity in the visual arts. -- Hallie Cohen, Professor of Art at Marymount Manhattan College, USA\u003cbr\u003eThis is a book for the inexperienced and the experienced, for the least to the most sophisticated practitioner.  Educators, recreation therapists, creative arts therapists, social workers and artists - all will find valuable help herein. -- Ellie Irwin, Drama Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Child and Adult Psychoanalyst, Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center\u003cbr\u003eI can't wait to put these ideas into practice!  The thoughtful balance of inspiration, therapeutic insight and how-to instructions make this book one I'll return to again and again. The projects are meaningful, culturally responsive and include practical tips to ensure accessibility and success. -- Erin Loughran, Arts Educator and Administrator\u003cbr\u003eThis lively book, brimming with the authors' contagious optimism, is a gift to all therapists offering art activities in the service of helping others. A rare feature is the extensive inclusion of recycled materials, an ecologically sensitive development in a world that - like our clients- urgently needs creative solutions. -- Judith A. Rubin, PhD, ATR-BC, HLM, President, Expressive Media, Inc., Art Therapist, Psychologist, Psychoanalyst\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction; Section 1: Projects; Warm Ups; Appreciation vs. Appropriation: Note of Intention; Materials: Essentials and Alternatives; 1. Masks; 2. Flags; 3. Boxes; 4. Talisman, Charms, Amulet; 5. Books \u0026amp; Journals; Section 2: Materials; 6. Materials Bought, Found, Recycle and Solicited; What to buy, when to buy; Section 3: Therapeutic Goals; 7. Safe Spaces; 8. Identity Exploration; 9. Trauma Processing; 10. Esteem Building; Appendix 1: Where to Get Materials (by country, by city); Appendix 2: Customization Considerations;\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 3: Resources by Project; References\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868347937111,"sku":"9781785927942","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785927942.jpg?v=1722287611"},{"product_id":"creative-arts-therapies-and-the-lgbtq-community-theory-and-practice-9781785927966","title":"Creative Arts Therapies and the LGBTQ Community:","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding theory and practical interventions, this book is the perfect companion to creative arts therapy students and professionals who wish to work with the LGBTQ community and the unique challenges that sexual minorities, transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) clients face today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsidering ally development, unconscious bias and intersectionality, the book provides theory, case studies and practical guidance for working with this client group, as well as experiences emerging from within the LGBTQ and CATs community. The contributors cover a wide range of topics, from exploring sexuality and gender identity through portraiture to facilitating a music therapy group with transgender clients, and foster ally development in senior living communities through a multimodal approach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith research finding that people from the LGBTQ community are at increased risk of depression and anxiety, \u003ci\u003eCreative Art Therapies and the LGBTQ Community\u003c\/i\u003e provides indispensable guidance for therapists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a great educational primer for working with LGBTQ-identifying individuals and has broader implications for working with all people who have been marginalized by\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eour society. The authors encourage us to risk stumbling over unfamiliar nomenclature as well as to reflect on our own gender and sexual identities. This book sensitively guides us toward a necessary queering of our therapy practices, from the way we conduct assessment to how we implement methodology, aiding us all in the enormous task of dismantling oppressive heteronormativity. -- Suzannah Scott-Moncrieff, MA, LCAT, MT-BC, Fellow of the Association of Music and Imagery\u003cbr\u003eThis book attends to a wide range of LGBTQ issues and provides clear guidelines for self-processing as well as tools to work with clients. The authors utilize a co-researching process, where the therapists integrate their clinical experiences and case examples with theory and research to demonstrate best practices. It made me feel a sense of community among creative arts therapists, as well as a strong desire to be orienting my own work more specifically towards LGBTQ+ clients\/issues\/themes. This book is filling a great need in our field and has the potential to generate necessary work. -- Alexis Powell, MA, LCAT, RDT, founder of Creative Spark and creator of Powell’s Embodied Multicultural Assessment\u003cbr\u003eThis urgently needed book achieves the editors' judicious intent of sharing best practices for creative arts therapists in offering well-informed and affirming therapy with the LGBTQ community. Critical concepts, such as intersectionality and systems of oppression, are thoughtfully interwoven throughout case studies, practical approaches, and other elements to better combat stigmatization and discrimination. -- Daniel Blausey, MA, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT Founder, Studio Blue: Creative Arts Therapy, PLLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction. 1. Exploring Social Justice \u0026amp; Dismantling Dominant Narratives through Creative Arts Peer Supervision. 2. 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Glossary of Terms.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868348035415,"sku":"9781785927966","price":25.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785927966.jpg?v=1722287611"},{"product_id":"art-therapy-with-transgender-and-gender-expansive-children-and-teenagers-9781785928086","title":"Art Therapy with Transgender and Gender-Expansive","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn educational and inspirational book that offers practical guidance for art therapists working with transgender and gender-expansive youth and their families. It provides art therapy goals, recommended treatments and coping skills to use with this client group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter looks at how art therapy can address a different concern or aspect of the experience, such as transitioning, bullying, and recognizing or building a support system. It includes detailed case studies and cutting-edge art therapy interventions, which help young people to express the emotions surrounding the discovery of gender identity, the transition process, and self-care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are an art therapist who finds yourself working with a transgender or gender-expansive child or teen and you need a good foundation to support them, this book is for you! \u003ci\u003eArt Therapy with Transgender and Gender-Expansive Children and Teenagers\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent introduction to providing affirming therapy from an art therapy lens. Throughout the text, it is clear Shannon Scott-Miller and Kelly Darke are passionate advocates, art therapists, and educators. They break down complex topics into manageable chunks, making it accessible for the art therapist who has not previously worked with transgender or gender-expansive children and teenagers. Scott-Miller and Darke critically look at implicit bias with gender expression and gender identity, giving specific art directives assisting in investigating individual, family and cultural bias in a gentle, yet critically reflexive way. Scott-Miller and Darke provide case studies as examples to aid in the learning process integrating ideas of affirming therapy throughout the book. The developmental stages of gender development and its clinical implications is examined with supporting case studies and references. Gender Dysphoria is highlighted in the text with diverse examples of how art therapy can support treatment. Scott-Miller and Darke look at systems level assessment and support building for the client.  Working primarily with transgender clients, I can attest to the importance of assessing for support and the impact of systemic oppression on the mental health of transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Scott-Miller and Darke end the text with critically reflecting on the lack of standards and guidelines within the American Art Therapy Association for working with transgender clients, pushing for more support from the national organization as well as the community to do more research to better support our work with this population. Scott-Miller and Darke lay the foundation that is needed for working with gender-expansive and transgender children and teens in art therapy. If you find yourself needing some direction and support in this area, this book is a great place to start. -- Jennifer Rozell-Whitaker LPC, ATR-BC (they\/them, she\/her)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Addressing the challenges of T\/GEY through Art Therapy; 2. Exploring gender, gender identity, and sexuality through art; 3. Treating symptoms not gender; 4. Developmental ages and stages; 5. When it is Gender Dysphoria; 6. My Universe - Who is in Your Support System; 7. Don't read the comments-Self-Care - taking care of yourself through adversity; 8. This is me - Insistent\/Persistent\/Consistent; 9. Becoming myself - transition; 10. Suicidal ideations; 11. Focusing on Future; 12. Providing support to parents and siblings; 13. Family Therapy; Conclusion: Ways to encourage the use of art for continued coping skills\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868348133719,"sku":"9781785928086","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785928086.jpg?v=1722287611"},{"product_id":"mentalizing-in-group-art-therapy-interventions-for-emerging-adults-9781785928154","title":"Mentalizing in Group Art Therapy: Interventions","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy creating a therapeutic outlet for processing and self-expression, art therapy is an especially effective way to help emerging adults to develop their mentalizing faculty. With an 8-week syllabus, this professional guide provides detailed directives on putting mentalizing-based arts interventions into clinical practice with those aged 18-30, in a group or individual setting. With a specific focus on the differences in treating this age group, and case examples to demonstrate how art therapy interventions enhance mentalizing, this guide is an ideal resource for all professional art therapists looking to utilize their distinct capabilities and specialized training in a psychiatric hospital setting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI enthusiastically recommend this ground-breaking book. A sound foundation in mentalization principles is followed by details of practice innovations which coherently extend art therapy within the MBT model. Clear descriptions of the approach are supported by vivid testimony from the young adults who used art therapy. Much to value here for art therapists working with a range of client groups. -- Dr Neil Springham, consultant practice-research art therapist Oxleas NHS Trust, lead for psychological therapies and MBT services (Bromley), previously chair of British Association of Art Therapists\u003cbr\u003eMentalizing theory has finally found a therapeutic application for client groups that it has not been able to reach in words alone. This is the best practical guide for a clinical application that will, I hope, generate practical support not just for our therapists but all practitioners willing to step outside the frame of their traditional boundaries. Everyone has much to learn from this excellent book. -- Professor Peter Fonagy, OBE FMedSci FBA FAcSS PhD DipPsy, Head of the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, UCL, and Chief Executive, Anna Freud National Centre for Children \u0026amp; Families\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a gem. These talented clinicians and excellent writers contribute substantially to their field by explicating a richly psychotherapeutic approach to patients' expressive artwork. The book is expertly curated with clinical examples and concrete guidelines for structuring groups, all framed in a lucid articulation of the mentalizing approach to treatment. -- Jon G. Allen, PhD, Baylor College of Medicine and The Menninger Clinic\u003cbr\u003eReading about theory-informed practice of mentalizing art therapy couldn't be any easier. \u003ci\u003eMentalizing in Group Art Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e is a much needed text that provides clear theory and practice of mentalizing in art therapy. The chapters build upon defining theory that leaves the reader with a sense of readiness to practice. Furthermore, the clearly illustrated examples of dialogue among clients, therapists, and artwork illuminate the practice of mentalizing in action. This book is a must for art therapists to self-reflect on their practice and hone their skills. -- Megan Robb, ATR-BC, LPC, NCC, Director of the Art Therapy Counseling Graduate Program, Associate Professor in Art Therapy Counseling, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville\u003cbr\u003eKula and Kate describe their exploration about the solid worth Mentalizing Based Art Therapy can bring. They provide art therapists and colleagues with a 'compass' to the MBAT. They describe several interventions and group discussions concerning how the process of making a tangible artwork can enhance mentalizing. A lovely hopeful book about youngsters in a tumultuous and critical stage of life. -- Marianne Verfaille, art therapist, registered MBT–specialised therapist, and author of ‘Mentalizing in Arts Therapies’\u003cbr\u003eMoore and Marder bring the power of art therapy, with a mentalizing approach, to emerging adult groups, in order to gain personal insight into self, and empathy towards others. This book is a must for anyone working with emerging adults. The interventions are innovative and easy to incorporate into your own personal practice. I plan to bring this information to my students so they can best serve the this unique population. -- Deborah Elkis-Abuhoff, PhD., LCAT, ATR-BC, ATCS, Associate Professor and Program Director, Hofstra University Creative Arts Therapy Counseling\u003cbr\u003eAuthors Moore and Marder have taken art therapy to a whole new level with the addition of the concept of Mentalizing.  Here the authors demonstrate their work with patients through explication of Mentalizing processes along with case examples of how to work with artistic metaphors to produce growth in self-understanding.  This is a particularly valuable new volume in group mental health treatment. -- Flynn O’Malley, PhD, ABPP Senior Psychologist, The Menninger Clinic; Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas\u003cbr\u003eMoore and Marder have authored a marvelous introduction to mentalizing in art therapy - not only well written, but also understandable. This is no small feat, because even though mentalizing is theoretically simple, it is also complex. My thanks to Kula and Kate for this fine gift to our field! -- Judith A. 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Supported by research of the importance of creativity and the arts in dementia care, it is made clear throughout how every aspect of the Montessori method can help those with dementia to rediscover the world around them, maximising the opportunities they have to reconnect with their peers, family, friends, and support staff.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868348297559,"sku":"9781785928130","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785928130.jpg?v=1722287612"},{"product_id":"art-therapy-with-adults-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-9781785928314","title":"Art Therapy with Adults with Autism Spectrum","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a distinct lack of art therapy literature on working with adults with autism spectrum disorders, and this book combats this dearth by looking at the theory and practice of working with this client group. 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There is a useful focus on directives to help with specific concerns, for example college and job readiness, social skills, and adapting to independent living.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book also includes information on ASD itself and gives advice on developmental and neurological considerations to take into account when working with this client group.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868348395863,"sku":"9781785928314","price":26.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785928314.jpg?v=1722287613"},{"product_id":"improvisation-methods-and-techniques-for-music-therapy-clinicians-educators-and-students-9781785929946","title":"Improvisation: Methods and Techniques for Music","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImprovisation plays a key role in the toolbox of the music therapist. Tony Wigram's practical and comprehensive guide and online content will prove indispensable to students, teachers, therapists and musicians as a book of musical techniques and therapeutic methods. Beginning with an overview of developing, teaching and analysing the skills of improvisation, Wigram describes techniques ranging from warming up to mirroring, rhythmic grounding, containing and holding. With specific sections on piano improvisation, chordal and 2-, 3- and 4- note improvisation are covered, in addition to advanced skills such as frameworking and transitions. Wigram also includes techniques for thematic improvisation, group improvisation and outlines methods for analysing and reporting improvisational processes. Notated examples allow readers to try out techniques and progress as they read, with audio examples on the accompanying online content adding another dimension to the structure and guidance provided for all levels of music student and therapist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, this is an impressive book, essential for its exceptional thoroughness and readability as well as for being the only book of its kind. It will be invaluable as a training manual for professional courses, and may also raise other health professionals' awareness of the complex and scientifically grounded skills deployed by a profession so often obliged to defend its research base against accusations of a lack of scientific rigour from those with too narrow a vision of evidence based medicine. -- British Journal of Music Therapy, John Strange, former Chair of the APMT\u003cbr\u003eThe book's prose is clear and always user friendly. Wigram's approach is also profoundly practical, requiring the reader to work on the methods outlined, moving \"backwards as well as forwards\" so as to revise, integrate and develop them in ways specific to the needs of particular working contexts. The book is both accessible and profoundly practical. Moreover, whilst written for a music therapy audience, it warrants a much wider readership, including musicians that play in hospitals or in hospices who may not necessarily be formally qualified as music therapists'. -- British Journal of Music Education\u003cbr\u003eTony Wigram is an experienced improviser, who has written a book to help others to attain the necessary musical and clinical skills to learn to improvise and to effectively use improvisation in their music therapy sessions. As I begun reading, I felt that Wigram was speaking to my experience. He spoke to and normalized my fears of failure and my inner voice of self-criticism. His intention with this book is to dispel the myth that improvisation is \"a gift granted to the chosen few\" (p.19) and he asserts that \"the potential to 'join in' with a musical experience through improvising is inborn and present in everyone\" (p.19). It is really designed for music therapy students and clinicians. It is geared towards both beginning and experienced pianists and includes the use of other instruments. It begins at a very basic level and progresses to very complex skills. The chapters that I found most valuable as an educator of undergraduate music therapy students were the chapters on musical techniques (Chapter 3), basic therapeutic methods and skills (Chapter 4), advanced therapeutic methods (Chapter 5), transitions (Chapter 6), and group improvisation (Chapter 8). All of these techniques are well explained, masterfully illustrated in the audio and notated example provided, and are further reinforced with readily accessible yet challenging exercises. Throughout, Wigram provides helpful guidelines in terms of strategies with which to experiment. Improvisation: Methods and Techniques for Music Therapy Clinicians, Educators, and Students is a must for all undergraduate music therapy students.This book provides a systematic approach for novice improvisers and as such is a wonderful teaching aid for those who have been reluctant to teach it in their program. This book also covers more complex skills and therefore I also highly recommended it for graduate students, clinicians, and people with improvisation experience. -- Music Therapy Perspectives\u003cbr\u003eA comprehensive representation of the current international knowledge and practical experiences of music therapeutic interventions, which describes a systematic procedure on different instruments for teachers, students and clinical practitioners, and offers a lot of practical material to aid the development of a personal repertoire of music therapeutic interventions... [Wigram] is the authority to write a book on this topic. -- Musiktherapeutische Umschau\u003cbr\u003eThis bountiful text by experienced musician and researcher Tony Wigram is destined to become a standard on the shelves of music therapists globally. Packed full of ideas and examples, it breaks down the \"doing\" of improvisation into simple and straightforward sections...A bible for music therapists who use and teach improvisation - I highly recommend it. -- Australian Journal of Music Therapy\u003cbr\u003eA unique and excellent book of didactics for music therapy academic education, involving the systematisation (and \"quantification\") of music therapy procedures with a focus of improvisation, and of a Meta methodology of improvisation - especially in music therapy dyad work. While it could be considered first of all as a tutor for students and educators, it is also designed for clinicians to help develop more improvisation skills. As such, it is a handbook of improvisation for clinical practice, to develop more sensitivity to musical material, and to learn a very useful assessment and indication perspective into improvisation as an intervention. -- Nordic Journal of Music Therapy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword, Professor Kenneth Bruscia. 1. Introduction. 2. Basic concepts in improvisation. 3. Musical techniques. 4. Basic therapeutic methods and skills. 5. Advanced musical and therapeutic techniques: Extemporising and frameworking. 6. Transitions: In improvisation and therapy. 7. Thematic Improvisation. 8. Group improvisation. 9. Two different methods for analysing improvised music. 10. Summary and Conclusion. Appendices. Glossary. 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