Introduction to alternative and complementary therapies
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Introduction to alternative and complementary therapies
（Haworth practical practice in mental health）
Haworth Press, c2008
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Discover creative new ways to facilitate the therapeutic process
Therapeutic modalities that psychotherapists usually rely on--such as psychodynamic, humanistic, systems, cognitive, narrative, analytic and solution focused--are all verbal interventions. Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies presents a comprehensive overview of complementary and alternative therapeutic interventions that go beyond the standard verbal approaches. The therapies presented in this book--including mindfulness and meditation, spirituality, poetry therapy, art therapy, psychodrama, dance/movement therapy, music therapy, animal-assisted therapy, and touch therapy--provide the reader with creative non-traditional modalities that are effective in conjunction with traditional treatment, or as substitutes. They may enrich talk-therapy, especially when therapists and/or clients get stuck, or they may provide healing on their own.
Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies explains the basics about how these nontraditional therapies work and provides vivid examples for utilizing them in treatment. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field of expertise, and includes a description of the approach, research evidence about its effectiveness, guidelines on how to use the therapy in practice, and case examples. This excellent volume also provides practitioners with a wide range of resources, including Web sites, information on state and national organizations, accrediting board info, and more.
Topics in Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies include:
the mind-body relationship
ways to integrate spirituality in counseling
the healing components of poetry
research studies on art therapy
different techniques available in Psychodrama
using body movement as a means of expressing conflicts and desires
how music therapy promotes positive changes in the client
the healing aspects of animals
and much more!
Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies is a horizon-expanding guide for therapists, social workers, psychologists, counselors, physicians, educators, and students.
Table of Contents
About the Editors
Contributors
Chapter 1. Introduction (Anne L. Strozier)
Why Should I Read This Book?
What Are Alternative and Complementary Methods?
Does Anyone Really Use Alternative/Complementary Therapies?
Overview of the Book
Chapter 2. Mindfulness, Meditation, and Health (Jeff Brantley, Dawn Doucette, and Ann Lindell)
Introduction
Understanding the Concept of Mindfulness
Cultivating Mindfulness Through Meditation
The History of Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness and Health
Clinical Applications of Mindfulness
Case Studies
Conclusion
Chapter 3. Spirituality (Mary P. Van Hook)
Spirituality and Religion
Why Should Spirituality and Religion Be Included in the Counseling Process?
Ethical Issues
Spirituality and Counseling
Life Cycle Issues
Treatment Approaches
Conclusion
Chapter 4. Tearing the Darkness Down: Poetry As Therapy (Perie J. Longo)
Introduction
Language and Poetry
History of Poetry Therapy
Poetry Therapy in a Residential Treatment Center
Training in Poetry Therapy
Guidelines for the Practice of Poetry Therapy
Poetry Therapy Group Guidelines
Healing Elements of Poetry
Case Study
Chapter 5. Art Therapy (Laura A. Cherry)
Description of Modality
History
Art Therapy Approaches
Research on the Effectiveness of Art Therapy
Validation of Art Therapy Instruments
Guidelines on How to Use Art Therapy in Practice
Case Study
Contraindications for Art Therapy?
Conclusion
Chapter 6. Psychodrama (Trudy K. Duffy)
Introduction
History of Psychodrama
Theory of Psychodrama
Instruments
Phases of Psychodrama
Main Techniques of Psychodrama
Examples of Psychodrama in Different Settings
Efficacy of Psychodrama
Chapter 7. Dance/Movement Therapy (Irma Dosamantes-Beaudry)
The Creative Arts Therapies' Field and Dance/Movement Therapy
American Dance Therapy Association
Definition, Premises, and Practitioners of DMT
DMT As a Creative, Psychodynamic Therapeutic Process
Employment Settings
Variety of DMT Treatment Approaches
Research-Based Evidence of Effectiveness
Guidelines for the Use of DMT
Short-Term Psychodynamic DMT
Long-Term Psychodynamic DMT
Conclusion
Chapter 8. Music Therapy (Jennifer Jones)
Definition
History of Music Therapy
Why Music?
Music Therapy Techniques
Conclusion
Levels of Treatment
Music In Therapy or Music As Therapy
Case Studies
Summary Statement
Chapter 9. Therapists and Animals: Demystifying Animal-Assisted Therapy (Aubrey H. Fine and Pamela F. Beiler)
People and Their Pets
Animals and Healing
Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI)
The History of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-Assisted Therapy in Psychotherapy
Integrating AAT into Psychotherapy Practice
The Need for Further Research
Guidelines for Developing an AAT Program
Animal Welfare
Conclusion
Chapter 10. Touch Therapies (Anne L. Strozier, Catherine E. Randall, and Erin Kuhn)
Touch in Psychotherapy
Reiki
Therapeutic Touch
Massage As Touch Therapy
Ethical and Legal Issues
Appendix. Resources for Further Exploration
Index
Reference Notes Included
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