Dramatherapy and storymaking
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Practical Approaches to Dramatherapy
The Shield of Perseus
Madeline Andersen-Warren and Roger Grainger
Practical Approaches to Dramatherapy is derived from the authors' experiences of working with dramatherapy in a range of different situations. It focuses on the flexibility of the applications of dramatherapeutic principles.The book provides a comprehensive account of the history, theory and practice of drama and its therapeutic use. Learn More2000, 240pp -
Creative Supervision
The Use of Expressive Arts Methods in Supervision and Self-Supervision
Mooli Lahad
In this book Lahad introduces techniques, drawn from the expressive arts therapies, which can be employed during a supervision to release information from the creative hemisphere of the brain. These techniques include storytelling, role-playing, guided fantasy, imaginary dialogues, letter-writing, drawing, and the use of colours and shapes. Learn More2000, 128pp -
Creative Group Therapy for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Speaking the Unspeakable
Bonnie Meekums
Bonnie Meekums presents creative groupwork strategies and techniques for professionals working with women who have experienced child sexual abuse. The practical strategies have been developed from an understanding of the complex process of recovery, and are informed by the voices of women who have been abused in childhood themselves. Learn More2000, 224pp -
Theory and Practice of Action and Drama Techniques
Developmental Psychotherapy from an Existential-Dialectical Viewpoint
Leni Verhofstadt-Denève
Taking a dialectical approach to developmental psychology, the author develops a personality model and shows how it can be applied in practice through psychodrama, video feedback and creative play therapy. She focuses on the treatment of children and adolescents suffering from developmental disorders, drug addiction and self-esteem problems Learn More1999, 352pp -
Drama Workshops for Anger Management and Offending Behaviour
James Thompson
The Blagg! and Pump! drama workshops combine dynamic drama techniques to explore issues of anger management and offending behaviour. They can be easily adapted to suit the particular needs or backgrounds of a variety of groups, from probationers and prisoners to 'at risk' youths. Both are appropriate for use with groups with behavioural problems. Learn More1999, 144pp -
Researching the Arts Therapies
A Dramatherapist's Perspective
Roger Grainger
Writing from a dramatherapist's perspective, Grainger looks at methods of researching the arts therapies, and how particular definitions of research affect our understanding and practising of arts therapies. He places approaches to research in four categories: quantitative research, qualitative research, action research and art-based research. Learn More1999, 180pp -
Supervision and Dramatherapy
Edited by Elektra Tselikas-Portmann
This book explores the ways in which dramatherapy techniques and concepts can be applied to supervision, and looks at how supervisions are conducted within the field of dramatherapy. The contributors offer insights into the relationships between supervisor, supervisee and client, and the dramatic roles that unfold during the supervision process. Learn More1999, 240pp -
Creativity and the Dissociative Patient
Puppets, Narrative and Art in the Treatment of Survivors of Childhood Trauma
Lani Alaine Gerity
Lani Gerity shows in this book that puppet-making, incorporating both art and narrative, provides an ideal vehicle for therapeutic work. It is particularly valuable in the treatment of dissociative patients, whose symptoms may include disturbances in body image, a dissociated sense of self and a feeling of alienation from the self. Learn More1999, 160pp -
Authentic Movement
Essays by Mary Starks Whitehouse, Janet Adler and Joan Chodorow
Edited by Patrizia Pallaro
Authentic Movement, an exploration of the unconscious through movement, was largely defined by the work of Mary Starks Whitehouse, Janet Adler and Joan Chodorow. The basic concepts of Authentic Movement are expressed for the first time in one volume through interviews and conversations with these important figures, and their key papers. Learn More1999, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.14in / 232mm x 156mm, 320pp, $44.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-653-91999, Ebook, ePUB, 320pp, $44.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-992-7 -
Special Talents, Special Needs
Drama for People with Learning Disabilities
Ian McCurrach and Barbara Darnley
This is a handbook for teachers and facilitators working with people with learning disabilities who are interested in creative expression through drama. Based on their considerable experience working with the Strathcona Theatre Company, Ian McCurrach and Barbara Darnley have created a step-by-step guide to running a drama group. Learn More1999, 240pp