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Record Nr.

UNINA9910778546603321

Autore

Pearson Mark

Titolo

Using expressive arts to work with the mind, body and emotions : theory and practice / / Mark Pearson and Helen Wilson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley, 2009

ISBN

1-282-39292-1

9786612392924

0-85700-189-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource

Disciplina

616.89/1656

Soggetti

Arts - Therapeutic use

Psychotherapy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Evolution and Practice of Expressive Therapies -- 2. Towards Freedom, Choice and Empowerment: Evolution of Theory -- 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 Influences: Spirituality and Counselling -- REFERENCES

Sommario/riassunto

This book 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.