Exploring ACT, CFT, EMDR, mindfulness and yogic practices, this much-needed professional guide increases knowledge of embodied and trauma-informed approaches to understanding and treating body dysmorphic disorder. It includes contributions from professionals and people with lived experience and features exercises for use in therapy.
Trauma, Tragedy, Therapy: The Arts and Human Suffering explores the nature of traumatic experience and the therapeutic role of the arts and arts therapies in responding to it. It suggests that by re-imagining painful and tragic experiences through art-making, we may release their fixity and negative hold on our lives and resist the temptation to ......
Cornelia Elbrecht graduated with an MA in Art Education in Germany in 1974. In the following decade she trained in Gestalt Therapy, Bioenergetics and in various arts therapies at the School for Initiatic Therapy in the Black Forest, Germany and underwent a 10 year Jungian Analysis. She has worked as a registered art therapist for the past 35 years ......
Guided imagery is a transformative practice for reducing stress, healing mind and body, and improving performance. This definitive collection brings together leading pioneers in the field of guided imagery to share its theory, practice and history.
Readers are introduced to the extensive uses of imagery, from its ......
Transformation through Journal Writing is a grounded guide to self reflection through journaling for those in the helping professions. Journals are shown to be an effective method of self-care and self-development.Full of inspiring and original ideas, this book provides everything you need to know about developing and advancing journaling skills. ......
Activities for Growth and Expression in Older Adults
Presents activity ideas for encouraging exploration and self-expression in older adults experiencing varying degrees of limitation in mental or physical performance. The goal is to present engaging activities that respect and celebrate each person's lifelong knowledge and experiences.
Officially supported and endorsed by the Theraplay Institute, this handbook provides concrete, practical assistance from international experts on deepening Theraplay knowledge and skills in a variety of areas of practice. It is essential reading for any Theraplay practitioner wanting to ensure their approach is carefully tailored to every setting.
Transform your use of Theraplay (R) in combination with other modalities to address your clients individual needs. From advice for working with special populations to synchronising Theraplay (R) with other therapeutic models, this guide will help you to develop innovative practice informed by the latest research.
