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Arts Therapies

A Research-based Map of the Field

  • 1st Edition - December 6, 2005
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Vassiliki Karkou, Patricia Sanderson
  • Language: English

The book explores the disciplines of art therapy, music therapy, dramatherapy and dance movement therapy. It is the first book to offer a comprehensive mapping of the field of arts… Read more

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Description

The book explores the disciplines of art therapy, music therapy, dramatherapy and dance movement therapy. It is the first book to offer a comprehensive mapping of the field of arts therapies including common and unique features of practice. It incorporates both qualitative and quantitative results presented in tables, diagrams and clinical vignettes.

Key features

  • Written in a style which is relevant to readers from a variety of backgrounds
  • Illustrated with clinical vignettes and practical examples to show how the therapies work in practice
  • Tables and diagrams are used to present some simple descriptive statistics about the field
  • Offers research-based descriptions of theory and practice that will be relevant to health professionals, academics and researchers interested in solid evidence about the character of arts therapies
  • Addresses the needs of those studying for general courses in the practice of arts therapies and suitable as an introductory textbook for the specialists courses in specific therapies

Readership

Occupational Therapists; Arts therapists

Table of contents

PrefaceIntroductionSection 1 – Arts Therapies (AsTs) as One Field1. Professional Development of Arts Therapies2. Defining Arts Therapies3. Important Features of Arts Therapies4. Therapeutic Trends Across Arts TherapiesSection 2 – Arts Therapies as Separate Disciplines5. Music Therapy (MT)6. Art Therapy (AT)7. Dramatherapy (DT)8. Dance Movement TherapyConclusionsAppendix I Research MethodologyAppendix II Training CoursesAppendix III Useful Addresses

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 25, 2006
  • Language: English

About the authors

VK

Vassiliki Karkou

Affiliations and expertise
Researcher and Lecturer in Research Methods, Faculty of health and human sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK

PS

Patricia Sanderson

Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer, School of Education, University of Manchester.

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