Creative therapy / Expressive therapies

Art can be an invaluable means of communication.

Art and other expressive therapies are increasingly used in grief counseling, not only among children and adolescents, but throughout the developmental spectrum.

Art and other expressive therapies are increasingly used in grief counseling, not only among children and adolescents, but throughout the developmental spectrum.

Introduction to Art Therapy: Sources and Resources, is the thoroughly updated and revised second edition of Judith Rubin's landmark 1999 text, the first to describe the history of art in both assessment and therapy, and to clarify the differences between artists or teachers who provide "e;therapeutic"e; art activities, psychologists or social workers who request drawings, and those who are trained as art therapists to do a kind of work which is similar, but qualitatively different.

Introduction to Art Therapy: Sources and Resources, is the thoroughly updated and revised second edition of Judith Rubin's landmark 1999 text, the first to describe the history of art in both assessment and therapy, and to clarify the differences between artists or teachers who provide "e;therapeutic"e; art activities, psychologists or social workers who request drawings, and those who are trained as art therapists to do a kind of work which is similar, but qualitatively different.

The Art of Art Therapy is written primarily to help art therapists define and then refine a way of thinking about their work.

The Art of Art Therapy is written primarily to help art therapists define and then refine a way of thinking about their work.

This book is the first critical analysis of the key principles and practices informing the movement training of actors in the modern era.

This book is the first critical analysis of the key principles and practices informing the movement training of actors in the modern era.

When parents turn to the parenting/self-help section of their local bookstore, they are looking for both practical guidance and a childrearing philosophy that resonates with them - an approach they can relate to and be comfortable implementing in their own household.

When parents turn to the parenting/self-help section of their local bookstore, they are looking for both practical guidance and a childrearing philosophy that resonates with them - an approach they can relate to and be comfortable implementing in their own household.

Dance/movement as active imagination was originated by Jung in 1916.

Dance/movement as active imagination was originated by Jung in 1916.

Imagery for Pain Relief, the first book of its kind, familiarizes the reader with basic scientific information about pain and mental imagery and shows why imagery is a valuable tool for pain management.

Imagery for Pain Relief, the first book of its kind, familiarizes the reader with basic scientific information about pain and mental imagery and shows why imagery is a valuable tool for pain management.

A classic book on the use of expressive therapies with uncommunicative elders and the disabled.

A classic book on the use of expressive therapies with uncommunicative elders and the disabled.

This completely revised and updated second edition provides a comprehensive introduction to using play to communicate with troubled or traumatized children and their families, and to heal emotional damage.

This completely revised and updated second edition provides a comprehensive introduction to using play to communicate with troubled or traumatized children and their families, and to heal emotional damage.

Child psychotherapy is in a state of transition.

Child psychotherapy is in a state of transition.

Dramatherapy: Theory and Practice 2 provides both clinician and theatre artist with a basic overview of recent developments in dramatherapy.

Dramatherapy: Theory and Practice 2 provides both clinician and theatre artist with a basic overview of recent developments in dramatherapy.

Children's play is a universal human activity, and one that serves a significant purpose in personal development.

Psychodrama, Group Processes and Dreams is the result of years of analytical work with groups and individuals.

Psychodrama, Group Processes and Dreams is the result of years of analytical work with groups and individuals.

This highly practical book provides useful drawing directives to clinicians involved in the assessment and treatment of individuals, families, and groups in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

This highly practical book provides useful drawing directives to clinicians involved in the assessment and treatment of individuals, families, and groups in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

First published in 2004.

First published in 2004.

Play therapy is a popular and important intervention for many children with psychological problems and traumatic life experiences.

Play therapy is a popular and important intervention for many children with psychological problems and traumatic life experiences.

John Casson - Winner of the British Psychodrama Association (BPA) Lifetime Achievement Award 2012!

John Casson - Winner of the British Psychodrama Association (BPA) Lifetime Achievement Award 2012!

Writing is our cultural medium and can be used to enhance counselling and psychotherapy - just writing in itself can be therapeutic.

Writing is our cultural medium and can be used to enhance counselling and psychotherapy - just writing in itself can be therapeutic.

The impact of political violence, war, civil war and acts of terrorism on the individuals involved can be extensive.

The impact of political violence, war, civil war and acts of terrorism on the individuals involved can be extensive.

Introduction to Dramatherapy provides a theoretical framework for the practice of dramatherapy, and examines the relationship between the 'self' and the 'other'; the understanding of which, the author argues, is key to harnessing the full potential of dramatherapy as a healing medium.

Introduction to Dramatherapy provides a theoretical framework for the practice of dramatherapy, and examines the relationship between the 'self' and the 'other'; the understanding of which, the author argues, is key to harnessing the full potential of dramatherapy as a healing medium.

Contemporary Psychodrama weaves together psychodrama and psychoanalysis with illustrative clinical examples, whilst preserving the essence of psychodramatic philosophy and methodology.

Contemporary Psychodrama weaves together psychodrama and psychoanalysis with illustrative clinical examples, whilst preserving the essence of psychodramatic philosophy and methodology.

Cognitive behavior therapy does not typically include the use of emtion in its treatment protocols.

Cognitive behavior therapy does not typically include the use of emtion in its treatment protocols.

A common question at the initial meeting of a family therapist and a new client(s) is often whether or not to include a child or children in the counseling sessions.

A common question at the initial meeting of a family therapist and a new client(s) is often whether or not to include a child or children in the counseling sessions.

Therapy: The Basics is an introductory book to psychotherapy and its different theoretical approaches.

Human movement influences an individual's perceptions and ability to interact with the world.

Human movement influences an individual's perceptions and ability to interact with the world.

Thinking Through the Arts draws together a number of different approaches to teaching young children that combine the experience of thinking with the act of expression through art.