Addressing parents and teachers, Sanderson (psychology, London U., UK) aims to provide accurate information so that they can more easily identify children who are being abused and protect them from it
Not available from JKP in Australia or New ZealandHow can we build children's self-esteem and sense of well being? This book aims to guide teachers, youth workers, counsellors and parents through a ra
Pauline Lukey first met Ppinder Hundal when Ppinder was eight years old, at which point Ppinder was non-verbal and had no formal way of communicating. This book charts their development together as, t
Pavlicevic (music therapy, University of Pretoria) offers strategies for planning and guiding group music sessions, whether they take place within a rock band, a church, or a village community. She d
A fully revised edition shares concise, accessible summaries of current understandings about Asperger's Syndrome while outlining practical strategies for adapting to the educational needs of students
An ordained Methodist minister, Lartey (pastoral theology and care, Columbia Theological Seminary, Georgia, US) has led congregations in Britain and Ghana. He presents a holistic approach to pastoral
'Here is a excellent addition to the recent library of psychoanalytical approaches to Spirituality.'- American Journal of Pastoral Counseling'I enjoyed this book immensely. Far from being simply anoth
Poet Calderwood recounts her recovery from a traumatic brain injury at age 14 that left her physically unmarked but destroyed her memory. She tells of entering a world that made no sense to her, and s
Exposure anxiety is increasingly understood as a crippling condition affecting a high proportion of people on the autism spectrum. To many it is an invisible cage, leaving the person suffering from it
Clay is universally recognized as a medium of creative expression and it also has great potential for therapeutic application. These two properties of clay are celebrated together in a book that expl
Written by a leading child psychologist, this clearly written and practical book provides a template for interpreting change and meaning in children's lives through their play activity. It shows how e
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
What does it mean to grow old? What makes later life meaningful? What gives a frail and isolated or institutionalised older person their sense of wholeness and self? This substantially updated new edi
The phrase 'art therapy' was first coined in 1942, but Susan Hogan's study begins in the latter part of the eighteenth century, when the arts were used as part of the 'moral treatment' method. In the
A practical account of how people who attract autism labels behave in ways that give rise to serious concerns. Identifies the range of needs that may be expressed through behaviors that cause concern,
Wendy Lawson has an autism spectrum disorder. Considered to be intellectually disabled and 'almost incapable of doing as she is told' at school, she was later misdiagnosed as schizophrenic - a label t
During a routine parent-teacher conference in November 1991, Echo Fling was told by her son's teacher that his behaviour in class was `not normal'. After two years at the pre-school, five-year-old Jim
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
Arts therapists are becoming increasingly interested in process as it is manifested in their work. The multiplicity of levels at which process operates is the theme of this new book. What happens duri
An introduction to the basic principles of play therapy integrating prominent theories of development but emphasizing the practical aspects of the playtherapy method. Distributed by Taylor & Franc
Writing Well is a practical handbook of creative writing exercises which forms the basis of an indirect, nonconfrontational approach specifically intended for therapeutic use within the mental health
The aim of the Aeolian Mode is to release creative energy by freeing an individual from the restrictive legacy of the past. Taking Bachelard's paradox "But the image has touched the depths before it s
A resource for mental health professionals presenting clear guidelines for the practice of brief dramatherapy in a range of settings including long stay psychiatry, mental health day centers, child gu
The emergence of syphilis in Europe at the end of the fifteenth century had a profound influence on the history of Western civilization during the Renaissance. The author's assertion that syphilis was
With ideas drawn from a national conference on child maltreatment, Bentovim, Gray, and their contributors aim to achieve the goal of eradicating child abuse via a public health approach with evidence-
Considers the complexities of practice in public family law court proceedings and with children looked after by the state. This book is suitable for those working with looked after children and those
Business leader Bergemann offers this guidebook for overcoming barriers to effective public speaking particularly salient for those with Aspergers’ and Autism Spectrum Disorders. The book opens by sug
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
Designed for adults with developmental disabilities who can read and do not have visual disabilities or manual manipulation issues, this package contains dozens of hand-outs and overheads geared large
'This book offers some quite unique resource material. The first two chapters should be mandatory reading for all who work with or aspire to work with children. For teachers of students with disabilit
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is increasingly being diagnosed in people of all ages, and this book demonstrates how art therapy can not only assist with diagnosis, but also provides a valua
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 dram
"Natural Curiosity is a warm and contemplative insight into one family's experience of moving from mainstream schooling to home education, and learning through the lens of nature and natural history.
Exploring the moral impetus for people to speak out and the fear that stops them from doing so, this book looks at the ethics of whistleblowing and shows how we can go about creating a supportive work
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
To lead good care, social care managers must have professional and personal authority: a clear understanding of the core task and the emotional challenges of care, and the imagination to create an org
Entrepreneurship can be an ideal career option for enterprising individuals with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). This detailed guide explains how to tell if being self-employed is right
Wellbeing is a much discussed aspect of mental health, yet few books take the time to examine this important idea in depth. This book brings together current thinking on positive psychology and eviden
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
