Dramatherapy and storymaking
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Developmental Drama
Dramatherapy Approaches for People with Profound or Severe Multiple Disabilities, Including Sensory Impairment
Mary Booker
People living with severe or profound multiple disabilities (PMLD) can often struggle to connect with the world around them. This book shows how, through enjoying dramatic interaction, they can develop their communication skills, learn to deal with emotions more effectively and gain a greater understanding of their physical and social environment. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 5.98in / 232mm x 152mm, 144pp, $26.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-235-12011, Ebook, ePUB, 144pp, $26.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-478-9 -
Social Skills, Emotional Growth and Drama Therapy
Inspiring Connection on the Autism Spectrum
Lee R. Chasen
Drama therapy provides opportunities for children on the autism spectrum to interact with others in a fun, supportive environment. The innovative model of drama therapy described in this book is rooted in neuroscience, and designed specifically to develop social, emotional and expressive language skills in children with autism spectrum disorders. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.02in / 229mm x 153mm, 272pp, $32.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-840-72011, Ebook, ePUB, 272pp, $32.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-345-4 -
Performing New Lives
Prison Theatre
Jonathan Shailor
Performing New Lives draws together some of the most original and innovative programs in contemporary prison theatre. Leading prison theatre directors and practitioners discuss the prison theatre experience first-hand, and offer valuable insights. It is essential reading for drama therapists, theatre artists, prison educators and academics. Learn More2010, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 6.46in / 226mm x 164mm, 304pp, $38.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-823-02010, Ebook, ePUB, 304pp, $38.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-288-4 -
Breath in Action
The Art of Breath in Vocal and Holistic Practice
Edited by Jane Boston and Rena Cook
Breath in Action looks at the significance of breath to human life - not just the simple fact that if we stop breathing, we die, but also the more subtle ways in which our breath interacts with our voice and our being. Combining theory with practice, many of the chapters also offer clearly laid out breathing exercises and techniques. Learn More2009, Paperback / softback, 9.57in x 6.77in / 243mm x 172mm, 256pp, $28.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-942-62009, Ebook, ePUB, 256pp, $28.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-948-4 -
Transforming Tales
How Stories Can Change People
Rob Parkinson
This book reveals the true impact of stories on our lives and how stories can create feelings of hope, take away psychological distress and even stimulate the immune system. It contains over 90 short stories, and allows readers to understand the patterns storytellers use to captivate attention and how truths are often encapsulated in stories. Learn More2009, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 336pp, $37.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-974-72009, Ebook, ePUB, 336pp, $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-919-4 -
Sociodrama and Collective Trauma
Peter Felix Kellermann
This book examines the psychological and social damage of trauma to society as a whole. Kellermann argues that collective trauma has been insufficiently considered; his timely book suggests practical ways of facilitating the rehabilitation of survivors of collective trauma through, for example, sociodrama and related group work. Learn More2007, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.14in / 234mm x 156mm, 192pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-446-92007, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-616-2 -
Playing the Other
Dramatizing Personal Narratives in Playback Theatre
Nick Rowe
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. With more than ten years' experience with Playback Theatre York, the author introduces the reader to the basics of playback theatre. Learn More2007, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.06in / 230mm x 154mm, 208pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-421-62007, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-582-0 -
Authentic Movement: Moving the Body, Moving the Self, Being Moved
A Collection of Essays - Volume Two
Edited by Patrizia Pallaro
This second volume on Authentic Movement - a new discipline aiding the creative process in the expressive arts - is an engaging and dynamic collection of scholarly essays, personal stories, practical suggestions and resources. It reflects cutting edge work on creative expression, meditative discipline and psychotherapeutic endeavour. Learn More2007, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.14in / 232mm x 156mm, 512pp, $49.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-768-22007, Ebook, ePUB, 512pp, $49.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-586-8 -
Psychodrama
A Beginner's Guide
Zoran Djuric, Jasna Veljkovic and Miomir Tomic
Professional psychodramatists Zoran Djuric and Jasna Veljkovic, explain in user-friendly terms the basics of the technique and present a step-by-step guide to running a psychodrama session. Fully illustrated with colour cartoons offering examples of real psychodrama sessions, Psychodrama explores both the theory and practice in an accessible way. Learn More2006, 80pp -
Drama Therapy and Storymaking in Special Education
Paula Crimmens
This practical resource book for professionals covers the broad spectrum of students attending special needs schools. Paula Crimmens places therapeutic storymaking within the context of drama therapy and offers practical advice on how to structure and set up sessions to be compatible with special needs learning environments. Learn More2006, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.22in / 234mm x 158mm, 208pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-291-52006, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-486-1
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