Creative therapy / Expressive therapies Books
Taylor & Francis Ltd Art Therapy for Groups: A Handbook of Themes and
Book SynopsisArt Therapy for Groups provides detailed guidance on how to set up and run theme-based art therapy groups and discusses factors affecting different client groups.The second half of the book consists of nearly 400 themes and practical exercises to use with groups, set out in sections ranging from personal work to group interactive exercises. This updated second edition includes:* new material on race, culture and diversity* a chapter on recording, evaluation and evidence-based practice* a survey of literature on art therapy groups* seventy new themes* an updated international resources section. Illustrated with line drawings and black-and-white photographs this book is an essential resource for people working with art therapy and personal art groups.Trade Review'An excellent, stimulating account by an experienced art therapist of how and with what result this approach may be used in groups.' - British Journal of Psychiatry'This second edition has a fund of information for practicing art therapists and others that is invaluable. Being theme based like the first, it provides greater resources for almost any situations concerning working with groups... A list of resources, a comprehensive bibliography and links with other art therapy organizations in other countries gives this book a universial appeal. Most practitioners will benifit from having a copy on their book shelf.' - Kanta Walker, The Psychotherapist, Autumn 2004Table of ContentsPart 1: Art Therapy Groups. Art Therapy and Groupwork. Running a Group. Recording, Evaluation and Evidence-based Practice. Learning from Problems in Groups. An Example in Detail: The 'Friday Group'. Examples of Groups. Starting Points for Specific Client Groups. Part 2: Themes and Exercises. Introduction, Classification of Themes and Exercises. Checklist of Themes and Exercises. Warm-up Activities. Media Exploration. Concentration, Dexterity and Memory. General Themes. Self-perceptions. Family Relationships. Working in Pairs. Group Paintings. Group Interactive Exercises. Guided Imagery, Visualisations, Dreams and Meditations. Links with Other Arts. Media Cross-reference. Media Notes. Resources.
£37.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Positive Power of Imagery
Book SynopsisThe Positive Power of Imagerypresents the theory and practice of imagery therapy as a creative intervention that challenges therapists to learn the skills for creatively designing personalized exercises to match clients'' specific needs, problems, and personalities. Presents a unique integration of imagery therapy with CBT and positive psychology Challenges therapists to develop imagery therapy techniques tailored to fit their individual clients'' personalities and problems Features case illustrations and guidelines for the use of imagery and metaphors for both adults and children Trade Review“It is a well-written, easily and understandable book with lots of case illustrations and practical guidelines, which help not only the beginners but the more experienced therapists as well.” (European Journal of Mental Health, 1 June 2012) Table of ContentsList of Tables. Acknowledgments. About the Author. PART I THEORETICAL BACKGROUND. 1 Introduction: On Becoming a Therapist. Who Am I and What Am I Doing? (The Emperor is Naked; The Wingless Bird). How Can I Do What I Plan to Do? (The Ladder; Having a Dream). Swimming Against the Tide: How Can I Remain Positive? How Can I Best Do What Needs to Be Done? (Discovering Creativity and Guided Imagination). Overview of the Book. 2 Thinking Like a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist. The Basic View Underlying CBT. Traditional Behavioral Therapy. The Transition to an Approach Integrating Cognitive Therapy. The Integration of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. Self-Control Models: An Offshoot of Integrated CBT. Constructivism Enters the Scene. Mindfulness Becomes Part of CBT. Major Tenets and Processes of CBT. Skills-Directed Therapy. Summary. Practice: Guidelines for Developing the Client's Profile. 3 On Being a Positive Therapist. Becoming a Recognized Theory and Therapy. The Positive View of Clients and Therapeutic Processes. Defining Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology and Happiness. Subjective Wellbeing. Training in Positive Psychology. Summary. Practice: Guidelines for Applying Positive Psychology Exercises. 4 Creativity: Who Needs It, and for What? What Is Creativity? Creativity and Emotion. Creativity, Genetics, and Intelligence. How Can One Promote Creative Action? Who Are Creative People? Creative Psychotherapy and Creative Psychotherapists. Noncreative Imagery in Therapy. Techniques to Facilitate Therapists' Creativity. Summary. Practice: Guidelines for Activating One's Creativity. 5 Applying Developmental CBT with Children. The Unique Nature of Childhood. Characteristics of Childhood Disorders. CBT with Children as Distinct from CBT with Adults. Applying CBT with Children. Considering Developmental Components. Summary. Practice: Guidelines for Applying CBT with Children. PART II THE POSITIVE POWER OF IMAGERY. 6 Major Concepts Regarding Imagery. Perspectives on the Major Concepts. Imagery and Memory. Historical Uses of Imagery. Imagery. Types of Imagery. Pros and Cons of Working with Imagery. Summary. Practice: Guidelines for Increasing Therapists’ Own Ability to Elicit Memories. 7 Using Imagery in Psychotherapy: How, Why, and What For? What Kinds of Therapies Can Integrate Imagery, and for Which Client Problems? Overcoming Resistance to or Anxiety about Imagery Work. The Major Benefits of Imagery Use in Psychotherapy. Dangers of Working with Imagery. Summary. Practice: Guidelines for Therapists and Clients to Foster Imagery in Therapy. 8 Using Metaphors in Therapy. What Are Metaphors? Metaphors and Emotions. The Role of Metaphors in Therapy. Client- and Therapist-Generated Metaphors. Summary. Practice: Guidelines for Therapists Beginning Metaphor Work. PART III PREPARING TO APPLY THERAPY THROUGH IMAGERY. 9 Getting Ready to Start: Relaxation. Preliminary Preparations. Meditation. Relaxation. Types of Relaxation Techniques. Summary. Practice: Guidelines for Therapist Self-Relaxation Exercises. 10 Basic Guidelines for Conducting Imagery Therapy: From Setting to Termination. Preparation of Therapist, Setting, and Client. Pre-Imagery Exercises in Eliciting Images. Pre-Imagery Practice of Client Relaxation, to Set the Stage for Generating Images. Bringing Up Images and Describing Them. Facilitating New Coping Skills Through Imagery. Ending the Imagery Work Phase Within the Session. Follow-Up to Imagery Work: Reflection, Interpretation, and Meaning Making. Assigning Homework. Summary. Practice: Guidelines for Summarizing Knowledge and Skills Needed for Conducting the Session. 11 Adapting Relaxation and Imagery to Children. Applying Relaxation to Diverse Childhood Disorders. Adapting Relaxation Techniques to Children’s Needs and Abilities. Case I: Dianne's Television Phobia and Anxieties. Case II: Ronnie's Stuttering. Case III: Daniel's Test Anxiety. Applying Imagery Techniques with Children. Summary. Practice: Guidelines for Adapting Relaxation and Imagery to Children and Young People. PART IV USING IMAGERY WHILE ASSESSING AND TREATING CLIENTS. 12 Using Imagery for Assessing Clients Throughout the Treatment Process. Imagery Integration into Assessment. Assessment in Different Treatment Phases. Targets for Conducting Assessment. Summary. Practice: Guidelines for the Main Questions Directed at Each Assessment Target. 13 Applying Imagery to Treat Past Events (Fears, Trauma, Posttrauma. Treating Distressing Past Events. Imaginal Exposure Followed by In Vivo Exposure. Imaginal Exposure Instead of In Vivo Exposure. Imagery as a Way to Elicit Memories and Remember Forgotten Material. Using Imagery for Cognitive Restructuring of Past Trauma. Summary. Practice: Guidelines for Choosing Between Options. 14 Imparting Assessment and Awareness Skills for Changing Present Behavior. Imparting Skills for Self-Assessment. Imparting Skills for Assessment of Relationships. Imparting Skills to Increase Awareness of Internal Stimuli. Imparting Skills for Changing Automatic Thoughts. Summary. Practice: General Guidelines. 15 Imparting Skills to Improve Present Coping. Skills for Coping with Performance and Test Anxiety. Preparation Phase: Learning and Memorizing Materials Through Visualization. Execution Phase: Alternative Positive Images, Gradual Exposure, Humor, and Role Reversal. Eliciting Positive Images During Stressful Performance Situations. Implementing Gradual Exposure to the Feared Situation. Using Humor and Role Reversal to Gain Control and Confidence. Skills for Improving Social Relationships. Skills for Initiating Social Contacts. Assertiveness Skills (Learning to Say No). Summary. 16 Imparting Skills for Developing a Positive View of the Future. Planning the Future. Facilitating Positive Emotions and Sensations. Increasing Happy Relationships. Summary. 17 Imparting Skills to Help Children Change: Further Guidelines and Case Illustrations. Treating Young Children. Treating Children in Middle Childhood. Treating Adolescents. Summary. Practice: Guidelines for Imparting Skills to Children 274 PART V NOTES AND CONCLUSIONS FOR IMAGERY THERAPISTS. 18 Helping Therapists Help Themselves. Skills for Self-Supervision. Skills for Learning to "Get Rid" of Difficult Things and Continue Toward the Future. Skills for Focusing on Your Own Positive Abilities as a Therapist. Skills for Planning Future Therapeutic Processes. General Skills for Helping Yourself. Summary. 19 Summary: Limitations, Dangers, and Future Directions. Limitations: Is Imagery Therapy Evidence Based? Are There Dangers in Applying Imagery Therapy? Last Words. References. Index.
£37.95
Running Press,U.S. Poe for Your Problems
Book SynopsisFinalist for the Library of Virginia’s People’s Choice Award Winner of the International Poe Festival’s Saturday “Visiter” Award As seen in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the Baltimore SunWhen life’s got you down and things aren’t going your way, who better to turn to than Edgar Allan Poe? Discover how to say 'nevermore' to your problems in this darkly comedic and refreshing self-help guide. Of all the writers anywhere, Poe might be the least likely person you'd ever turn to for advice. His life was a complete dumpster fire: he married his cousin; got fired from one job after another; constantly feuded with friends and rivals; and he was always broke. But that’s also precisely the point. Though Poe failed again and again, he also persevered. Drawing deeply on his works and life, Catheri
£13.29
Theosophical Publishing House,U.S. SELFTRANSFORMATION THROUGH MUSIC
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£7.81
Barcelona Publishers Culture Centered Music Therapy
Book SynopsisOffers an in-depth exploration of taking culture-inclusive perspectives for practice, theory, and research in music therapy. It outlines premises for the argument; highlights how culture-centred music therapy may be practiced; discusses implications for describing and understanding music therapy; and suggests approaches to music therapy research within a culture-centred context.
£40.77
Barcelona Publishers A History of the Music Therapy Profession Diverse
Book SynopsisProvides an introduction to music therapy concepts and practices from historical and international perspectives, with descriptions of the many models of practice and theories that have shaped the discipline since the 1930s. The book recounts the circumstances and historical precursors for establishment of today's profession, while tracing the enormous diversity of the discipline.
£43.09
