Just as she wove together her passions of psychology and the textile arts, clinical psychologist Collier (lecturer, U. of Wisconsin) explains how therapists and fiber artists can integrate fiber handi
Solution focused approaches offer proven ways of helping children overcome a whole range of difficulties, from academic problems to mental health issues, by helping them to identify their strengths an
Cervical Spondylosis is a condition in which cervical vertebrae and invertebral discs in the neck degenerate. The condition is an almost inevitable part of aging and can cause extreme neck pain and le
Most workplaces are a frenzied swirl of social interaction---between employees and bosses, customers and clients, and anyone else present. People with a mental framework better suited to non-social t
Intensive Interaction is a highly effective approach for communicating and developing social interaction and engagement with difficult-to-reach individuals. This easy-to-use guide steers readers thro
Members of the International Association of Outcome-Based Evaluation and Research on Family and Children Services (IaOBERfcs) report results from their research in eight countries, including national
After sharing their paths toward expressive therapies, Pearson (Expressive Therapies Institute of Australia) and Wilson (counselor in private practice), lecturers at the University of Notre Dame Austr
In a guide created from the experimental Composing Your Life class they co-taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, freelance photographer Ramsey and psychologist Sweet draw on diverse con
When facing a chaotic or threatening situation, fear overwhelms an individual with autism. 'Meltdowns,' or catastrophic reactions, can be scary for the individual with autism, and for the person tryi
Consultant and palliative medicine expert Heyse-Moore works from research and experience conducted over 27 years. That research and experience is free of the illusion that patients will always get wel
Praise for the First Edition:'A warm feeling of positive reassurance and guidance runs throughout the book. [It] offers practical and emotional help, not only to a child's family, but equally to healt
The 10 chapters assembled in this volume detail the use of non-verbal therapeutic techniques such as clay, sand, dance, movement, and nature therapy when working with children in therapeutic settings.
Speech-language pathologist and educator MacKenzie has developed a comprehensive model based upon both theory and extensive clinical experience that she believes is effective at growing lifelong indep
Microanalysis is the detailed analysis of events in music therapy sessions to document significant changes that take place in therapy. Wosch (music therapy, Department of Social Work, University of Ap
This practical guide for parents and professionals describes a play-based method for addressing behavioral difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorders. Through guided re-enactment of upset
Psychologist and registered art therapist Lisa Hinz describes an art-based approach that mental health professionals can use with clients who have eating disorders. Following the introductory material
The value of music therapy in neurological rehabilitation is increasingly recognised and this practical manual provides comprehensive guidance for clinicians on the application of music therapy method
In an effort to suggest how traumatized children and adults can move toward healing, this collection of 12 papers starts with an overview of what neuroscience says about trauma treatment and the impli
Stories and storytelling help children to develop emotional literacy, make sense of their world and appreciate different points of view. Fox Eades shows how storytelling is a crucial element of childr
This resource for music therapy clinicians, educators, and students describes the effective use of songwriting in working with a variety of client populations. Twelve case examples from experienced pr
Having developed their techniques during years of therapeutic work with adopted children and their families, Lacher, Nichols, and May (all with the Family Attachment and Counseling Center of Minnesota
Etherington (U. of Bristol) uses several narratives, including her own research diary and conversations with students and academics to demonstrate the way reflexive research works in practice. Illustr
Improvisation plays a key role in the toolbox of the music therapist. Tony Wigram's practical and comprehensive guide and CD will prove indispensable to students, teachers, therapists and musicians as
A practical tool for all job developers, this workbook presents strategies based on real situations and includes example exercises throughout. It draws on Steve Leach's thirteen years' practical exper
Supervision is growing in importance in all professions as a means of focusing on the personal and vocational skills of the supervisee, as well as a means of supporting them in their work. In this boo
Newham, a voice and movement therapist and voice therapy trainer, shows how dramatic improvisation can be used in a therapeutic context to promote self-expression. He demonstrates how voice, text, and
A practical and imaginative guide to the way in which singing and the expressive use of the voice can facilitate therapy. Describes how sounds made by the human voice can be shaped to form songs which
Many children who have experienced serious trauma are withdrawn and closed off, making it difficult to engage with them in therapy effectively. This book offers a compendium of therapeutic activities
This step-by-step guide to preventing panic attacks provides simple strategies for stopping a panic attack on the spot and overcoming them in the long-term. Sharing her personal and professional exper
Golding, a clinical psychologist, author, and trainer in the UK, demonstrates how to use stories with traumatized children ages four to 16 in counseling, life story work, or direct work. She presents
The authors describe an exciting new way of understanding a child's development by looking at how the Five Elements of Chinese thought can explain patterns of behaviour. They list the problems that ca
Seiler, an accredited cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) specialist registered with the British Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies, presents a 10-session, early intervention grou
Music therapists are trained to use their first study instrument in clinical practice, yet existing literature focuses almost exclusively on the use of piano, basic percussion and voice.This illuminat
The assessment of attachment in children and young people involves high stakes. This practical guide provides an introduction to the theory underpinning attachment and the range of procedures that can
Demonstrating that it is essential to be sensitive to the cultural backgrounds of people with dementia in order to provide truly person-centred care, this book shows that it is possible to create cult
