Occupational therapy

A very interesting and unusual book.

Narrative play is a way of communicating with children using imaginative stories and narratives to share and make sense of life events.

This book is an exploration and critique of 'playback theatre', a form of improvised theatre in which a company of performers spontaneously enact autobiographical stories told to them by members of the audience.

At the age of 37 Andy McCann was physically fit, strong and in good health.

Music is well known to have a significant effect on physiology and is widely used as an effective therapeutic tool in stress and pain management, rehabilitation, and behavior modification, but its effects are not well understood.

* Are you about to write a dissertation for an MA in an arts therapy?

Being active is fundamental to a person's sense of physical and mental wellbeing, and the need to engage in purposeful and meaningful activity does not diminish with age.

Why Art & Trauma?

In Group Filial Therapy (GFT), therapists train parents to conduct play sessions with their own children to help meet children's therapeutic needs, and to transfer appropriate skills to family life.

Music therapists are trained to use their first study instrument in clinical practice, yet existing literature focuses almost exclusively on the use of piano, basic percussion and voice.

Championing the therapeutic power of nature, this book explores why outdoor play therapy offers children more than being confined to a playroom and how practice can be moved into the natural environment in a safe and ethical way.

Psychodrama and other action methods are especially helpful in the treatment of the classic eating disorders as well as dieting struggles, body dissatisfaction and associated issues of fear, sadness, silence and shame.

The Therapeutic Spiral Model (TSM) was developed as a clinical method of addressing deep issues of trauma, notably post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) relating to physical and emotional abuse and addiction.

Creative methods can bring depth and new perspectives to the supervision process.

Transformation through Journal Writing is a grounded guide to self reflection through journaling for those in the helping professions.

This ground-breaking book explores the theoretical, clinical and training application of integrating mindfulness with all of the arts therapies, and includes cutting-edge contributions from neuroscience.

Using clay in therapy taps into the most fundamental of human experiences - touch.

The field of expressive arts is closely tied to the work of therapeutic change.

The physical care of people with dementia is of vital importance, but so too is their emotional, social, mental and spiritual wellbeing.

Writing in Bereavement is a practical creative handbook that will assist counsellors, volunteers and others in their work with bereaved adults.

Introducing sandtray play and storying into mainstream and special education classrooms can have an extremely enriching impact on the learning experience.

As art therapy rapidly makes its mark across Asia, this book documents how the field of art therapy is taking shape as both a profession and a discipline in this region.

Myths and fairytales are our rich heritage; a veritable feast of ancient wisdom passed down through the ages in the memorable form of stories.

The strain of caring for children struggling with severe and complex mental health needs affects the entire family.

Speech and language impairments are one of the most challenging features of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Coping with life's stresses is difficult for everybody, but can be especially challenging for teenagers, who often feel isolated and misunderstood.

Game playing is a highly effective way of engaging children and has long been acknowledged as an important means of psychological therapy.

Alongside the world of everyday reality, the young child develops a rich imaginary world of child art, make-believe play, imaginary friends, fairy tales and magic.

Systemic Constellation Work is a rapidly growing experiential healing process that is being embraced by a variety of helping professionals, both traditional and alternative, worldwide.

Adopted children whose early development has been altered by abuse or neglect may form negative beliefs about themselves and parents, and may resist connecting with others.

Art-based activities can develop resilience and self-esteem, enabling children in need to cope better with ongoing stress and loss.

Ritual theatre is a powerful healing system that has been practised since ancient times by early societies and in tribal communities.

The many unfounded myths and fears that surround working with people at the end of their lives are dispelled in this thoughtful book, and the authors provide both practical and emotional support for those involved in caring for dying patients.

Placing motivation at the heart of all encounters and therapeutic activities, this book presents a groundbreaking, evidence-based model for working with children, including those with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Poetry and short stories can act as powerful springboards to growth, self-enhancement and healing.

Being active is fundamental to a person's sense of physical and mental wellbeing, and the need to engage in purposeful and meaningful activity does not diminish with age.

Providing people with dementia with opportunities to engage in creative activity can play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing communication, and in reinforcing personhood and identity.

The use of creative writing as a route to personal or professional development is a powerful therapeutic tool, yet often the most difficult part is knowing how and where to begin.

Performing New Lives draws together some of the most original and innovative programs in contemporary prison theatre.

The majority of music therapy work with children takes place in schools.

Bio-Guided Music Therapy explores the clinical integration of music and biofeedback, providing the practitioner with a rationale, historical context and detailed step-by-step instructions for implementing real-time physiological data driven music therapy.

Does your child struggle with brushing their teeth?

People living with severe or profound multiple disabilities (PMLD) can often struggle to connect with the world around them.

In Group Filial Therapy (GFT), therapists train parents to conduct play sessions with their own children to help meet children's therapeutic needs, and to transfer appropriate skills to family life.

Breathing is a powerful, accessible tool to calm your stress, reduce your pain and manage your emotions.

Myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is a deeply complex and multi-system condition which has historically suffered from a lack of awareness within physiotherapy education and practice.

The majority of music therapy work with children takes place in schools.

Whether working in urban areas with high levels of cultural diversity, providing art therapy to 'unique' populations such as prisoners or asylums seekers, or introducing art therapy programs to parts of the world in which it is not yet established, it is essential that therapists understand the importance of practicing in a culturally sensitive manner.

A very interesting and unusual book.

Contemporary Art Therapy with Adolescents offers practical and imaginative solutions to the multifaceted challenges that clinicians face when treating young people.