Art Therapy with Children: From Infancy to Adolescence takes the reader through the child's development by describing the specialist work of the art therapist in each developmental stage. This passionate and exciting book demonstrates the wide theoretical base of art therapy presenting new areas of clinical practice.
New to the literature is innovative work with mothers and babies, a study of the sibling bond in looked after children, trans-generational work in kinship fostering, gender disorder and multi-family work with anorexic young people.
The detail of clinical process brings alive the significance of the relationship between the art therapist, child and the art forms made. More general topics include:
Art Therapy with Children: From Infancy to Adolescence will inspire the student, encourage the clinician and interest an international readership of all professionals working with children and young people
Magic Me is the second in a series of books (Who Am I? being the first) by author Jane Wiesner, to introduce children and adults to the magic of yoga. It is primarily a children's picture book but can be used as an instruction book for anyone interested in yoga - it is simply an interactive journey of fun and fitness for all age groups. Schools are now starting to teach children yoga and parents also are learning the benefits of buying yoga books for children and teaching... More info
This book is a practical guide for counsellors and therapists who work in the field of interventions with men who have engaged in violence or sexual abuse towards partners and family members. The book argues that intervention practices must move beyond attempts to coerce, confront or educate a seemingly unwilling or unmotivated man. Instead, it offers *respectful intervention practices*, necessitating a parallel journey by the therapist, which: assist men in finding an *ethical* basis and the means to cease abusive behaviour and to develop new ways of relating, are informed... More info
Skills in solution focused brief counselling and psychotherapy: This is the first book to look at the practical skills specific to Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, making it ideal for trainees preparing to practice in today's busy and often time-limited health and social care settings. In recent years Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) has emerged as the therapy of choice for many health and social care professionals. Its simplicity and brevity means it is effective, economical and adaptable across many settings, and it also has a strong evidence base. As part of... More info
