Arts therapies
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When Are You Going to Get a Proper Job?
Parenting and the Creative Muse
Richy K. Chandler, illustrated by Richy K. Chandler
As a parent and graphic artist, Tariq finds himself stuck in a cycle of guilt, torn between quality time with his family and creative time in the studio. This beautifully illustrated comic humorously and helpfully looks at how to keep your creative muse happy while fulfilling the other important roles in your life. Learn More2017, Hardback, 7.20in x 6.18in / 183mm x 157mm, 112pp, $17.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-324-62017, Ebook, PDF, 64pp, $17.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-277-7 -
A Journey in the Moon Balloon
When Images Speak Louder than Words
Joan Drescher, illustrated by Joan Drescher
The Moon Balloon® is here to take you on a journey through your feelings and help you let go of your worrying thoughts. With full colour illustrations, this updated and expanded edition has brand new activities to accompany the interactive story, helping children to explore and cope with their emotions. Learn More2015, 72pp -
Art, Science and Art Therapy
Repainting the Picture
Frances Kaplan
Kaplan examines the relationship between art and science, delineating the role of research and encouraging a spirit of enquiry in art therapy. She looks at the latest scientific developments, especially those in biology, evolution, and brain science, and relates them to theories about the creation and interpretation of art. Learn More2000, Hardback, 9.41in x 6.81in / 239mm x 173mm, 176pp, $85.00ISBN: 978-1-85302-697-32000, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.06in / 232mm x 154mm, 176pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-698-0 -
Process in the Arts Therapies
Edited by Ann Cattanach
The multiplicity of levels at which process operates for art therapists is the theme of this book. What happens during a therapy session is examined, as are the client's response, which is experienced through the medium of the art form itself, and the evolution of the relationship between therapist and client. Learn More1999, 200pp -
Art-Based Research
Shaun McNiff
In this innovative book, Shaun McNiff breaks new ground in defining and inspiring art-based research. He illustrates how practitioner-researchers can become involved in art-based inquiries during their educational studies and throughout their careers, and shows how new types of research can be created that resonate with the artistic process. Learn More1998, Hardback, 9.29in x 6.30in / 236mm x 160mm, 224pp, $80.00ISBN: 978-1-85302-620-1 -
Christian Symbols, Ancient Roots
Elizabeth Rees
This book selects dominant Christian symbols and places them against the archaic background from which they grew, drawing on myths and rituals of both ancient and contemporary cultures, thereby integrating the worlds of symbol and reality, sacred and secular, myth and history. Learn More1997, 176pp -
Art Therapy and Dramatherapy
Masks of the Soul
Sue Jennings and Ase Minde
Based on more than ten years of research and practice of art therapy and dramatherapy in training, clinical practice and theory, this book is the first to explore the relationship and differences between these two disciplines. It shows how images such as the body, doors, bridges, journeys and masks can be used effectively in therapy. Learn More1994, 224pp -
Dramatherapy with Families, Groups and Individuals
Waiting in the Wings
Sue Jennings
This book - by one of the leaders in this exciting and relatively new field - is the first to present a working framework for dramatherapists, social workers, family and marital therapists, and others conducting groups. This framework primarily deals with dramatherapy in non-clinical settings such as family centres and residential children's homes. Learn More1992, 160pp -
Storymaking in Bereavement
Dragons Fight in the Meadow
Alida Gersie
In this book the author reflects on the processes of grief and more than 50 folk tales are included. The ancient stories vividly convey mankind's struggle with death and loss, the despair and hope, with bitterness and love. The use of stories in therapy is explained, specifically bereavement counselling through storymaking. Learn More1992, 336pp -
Storymaking in Education and Therapy
Alida Gersie and Nancy King
This book contains myths and tales from all over the world which are grouped around seven themes. The authors suggest ways in which these myths and tales can be used to develop our imagination's unique voice through educational and therapeutic encounter, and how this expression can be communicated to others who are engaged in the same task. Learn More1989, 416pp