Using expressive arts to work with the mind, body and emotions :
[Book]
theory and practice /
Mark Pearson and Helen Wilson.
Philadelphia :
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
2009.
1 online resource (319 pages) :
illustrations
Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-304) and indexes.
Using Expressive Arts to Work with Mind, Body and Emotions: Theory and Practice; Contents; Introduction: After We've Talked -- What Then?; 1. Evolution and Practice of Expressive Therapies; 2. Towards Freedom, Choice and Empowerment: Evolution of The; 3. Attachment, Integration and Renewal; 4. Emotions and our Body: Working with Somatic Awareness; 5. Emotion-focused Processes; 6. Expressive Writing as Emotional First Aid; 7. Exploring Art as Therapy; 8. Use of Music in Expressive Therapies; 9. Dreamwork; 10. Transpersonal Infl uences: Spirituality and Counselling; REFERENCES.
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Using Expressive Arts to Work with Mind, Body and Emotions combines theory, research and activities to produce practical suggestions for enhancing client participation in the therapy process. It surveys the literature on art therapy; somatic approaches; emotion-activating models; use of music, writing and dreamwork; and the implications of the new findings in neuroscience. The book includes step-by-step instructions for implementing expressive therapies techniques, and contains a wide range of experiential activities that integrate playful yet powerful tools that work in harmony with the clien.
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Using expressive arts to work with the mind, body and emotions.