Arts therapies a research-based map of the field

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 p...

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Main Authors: Karkou, Vassiliki (Author), Sanderson, Patricia (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh Churchill Livingstone 2006
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Summary: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. Written in a style which is relevant to readers from a variety of backgroundsIllustrated with clinical vignettes and practical examples to show how the therapies work in practiceTables and diagrams are used to present some simple descriptive statistics about the fieldOffers 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 therapiesAddresses 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
Physical Description:viii, 306 pages illustrations 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780443072567
0443072566