Arts therapies : a research-based map of the field

An Introduction To The Field Of Arts Therapy, Which Examines The Theoretical Basis For The Therapeutic Use Of The Arts, This Book Gives Guidance On How To Select, Assess, And Evaluate The Use Of The Therapies In Practice. It Is Illustrated With Clinical Vignettes And Practical Examples. Arts Therapies explores the disciplines of art therapy, music therapy, drama therapy, and dance movement therapy. It is the first book to offer a comprehensive mapping of the field of arts therapies, including historical and current professional developments, definitions, core aspects of practice, and important therapeutic trends across the four disciplines. Its references to both common and unique features of practice will contribute towards triggering discussion amongst arts therapists from different disciplines, further clarifying professional boundaries, strengthening professional identities, and encouraging informed collaboration amongst practitioners.Based upon empirical research work that is informed by principles of grounded theory, Arts Therapies allows the voices of practitioners within the field to be heard, and incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Content: Copyright , Page iv Preface , Pages vii-viii Introduction , Pages 1-4 Arts Therapies as One Field , Pages 5,7 Chapter 1 - Professional Development of Arts Therapies , Pages 9-28 Chapter 2 - Defining Arts Therapies , Pages 29-48 Chapter 3 - Important Features of Arts Therapies , Pages 49-71 Chapter 4 - Therapeutic Trends across Arts Therapies , Pages 73-111 Arts Therapies as Separate Disciplines , Pages 114-116 Chapter 5 - Music Therapy (MT) , Pages 117-152 Chapter 6 - Art Therapy (AT) , Pages 153-192 Chapter 7 - Dramatherapy (DT) , Pages 193-232 Chapter 8 - Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) , Pages 233-270 Conclusions , Pages 271,273-277 Appendix 1 - Research Methodology , Pages 279-282 Appendix 2 - Training Courses , Pages 283-288 Appendix 3 - Useful Addresses , Pages 289-296 Subject Index , Pages 297-307