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Using the Creative Arts in Therapy and Healthcare: A Practical Introduction

Book information

Year
2008
ISBN
9780203885260, 9780415404037, 0415404037
LCC
RM931.A77 U75 2008
Open Library ID
OL10205070M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2634881 bytes)
Edition
3
Pages
288\286
Topic
Art
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Using the Creative Arts in Therapy and Healthcare provides a practical introduction to the uses of arts and other creative processes to promote health and encourage healing. This latest edition includes newly edited chapters from the original and second edition covering the therapeutic use of dance, drama, folklore and ritual, story telling and the visual arts. Information on guidelines, preparations and practical hints for leaders and facilitators has also been updated. New chapters provide an international perspective in the field of the arts and healthcare, and show how the artist can alleviate distress for patients through art, music and drama. Illustrated throughout with ideas and examples of how the arts can be used in a range of healthcare settings, this book will be essential reading for creative arts therapists and healthcare professionals throughout the world.

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