Table of Contents

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xv

About the Editors xvii

About the Contributors xix

1 The Expressive Arts Therapy Continuum History and Theory 1 - Sandra L. Graves-Alcorn and Eric J. Green

• Introduction 1
• Media Dimension Variables 3
• Discerning Rationale 14
• References 15

2 Play Therapy 17 - Athena A. Drewes and Sue C. Bratton

• Introduction 17
• Rationale for Play Therapy 18
• History and Development 18
• Empirical Support 23
• Procedures and Application 24
• Conclusion 34
• Specialized Training and Resources 35
• References 36

3 Art Therapy 41 - Reina Lombardi

• Introduction 41
• Art Therapy Theory 42
• Research 48
• Art Therapy Process and Procedures 50
• Practical Techniques 53
• Conclusion 59
• Specialized Training and Resources 60
• References 61

4 Drama Therapy 67 - Eleanor Irwin

• Introduction 67
• Drama Therapy Process and Procedures 69
• Blending DramaTheatre and Therapy in NADTA 72
• Effects of Attachment and a Nurturing Environment on the Ability to Work and Play 75
• Drama Therapy Techniques 78
• Drama Therapy Techniques With Different Ages 81
• Conclusion 89
• Specialized Training and Resources 90
• References 97

5 Integrating Play Therapy and Sandplay Therapy 101 - Rie Rogers Mitchell, Harriet S. Friedman, and Eric J. Green

• Introduction 101
• Therapeutic Play 102
• Sandplay in a Play Therapy Setting 104
• Conclusion 118
• Specialized Training and Resources 119
• References 123

6 Working With Children Using DanceMovement Therapy 125 - Mariah Meyer LeFeber

• Introduction 125
• DanceMovement Therapy Process and Procedures 126
• Case Studies 136
• Conclusion 143
• Specialized Training and Resources 143
• References 146

7 Music Therapy 149 - Susan Hadley and Nicole Steele

• Introduction 149
• Music Therapy Process and Procedures 153
• Music Therapy Methods 155
• Practical Techniques for Nonspecialists 165
• Conclusion 173
• Specialized Training and Resources 173
• References 178

8 The Therapeutic Uses of Photography in Play Therapy 181 - Robert Irwin Wolf

• Introduction 181
• Historical Overview 183
• Photography as a Therapeutic Modality The Power of the Image 184
• The Importance of the Unconscious 185
• The Range of Processing Visual Metaphors 186
• A Note of Caution 186
• Technological Update 188
• Special Considerations of Confidentiality 190
• Suggestions for Creative Project Directives 191
• Detailed Digital Editing Directions for More Advanced Projects 195
• Case Studies Clinical and Creative Uses of Photography 198
• Conclusion 201
• Specialized Training and Resources 201
• References 202

9 Poetry Therapy 205 - Diane L. Kaufman, Rebecca C. Chalmers, and Wendy Rosenberg

• Introduction 205
• Poetry Therapy Process and Procedures 207
• Practical Techniques and Case Studies 215
• Conclusion 222
• Specialized Trainings and Resources 223
• References 227

10 Integrating Play and Expressive Art Therapy Into Educational Settings A Pedagogy for Optimistic Therapists 231 - Jodi M. Crane and Jennifer N. Baggerly

• Introduction to Creative Experiential Learning 231
• Preparation 233
• Process 238
• Activities 241
• CEL Classroom Scenario 247
• Conclusion 248
• References 249

11 Integrating Play and Expressive Art Therapy Into Small Group Counseling With Preadolescents A Humanistic Approach 253 - Sue C. Bratton, Dalena Dillman Taylor, and Sinem Akay

• Introduction 253
• Integrating Play and Expressive Art Therapy Into Small Group Counseling with Preadolescents Process and Procedures 257
• Practical Application 264
• Conclusion 278
• References 278

12 Integrating Play and Expressive Art Therapy Into Communities A Multimodal Approach 283 - Julia Byers

• Introduction 283
• Context 285
• School Community Response 288
• Shattered Worldview 289
• Expressive Therapies Haven 292

References 300

Author Index 303

Subject Index 311