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Informationen zum Autor Terry S Trepper, Anne Strozier, Joyce E Carpenter, Lorna L Hecker Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung Therapeutic modalities that psychotherapists usually rely on - such as psychodynamic, humanistic, systems, cognitive, narrative, analytic and solution focused - are verbal interventions. This title presents a comprehensive overview of complementary and alternative therapeutic interventions that go beyond the standard verbal approaches. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 G...
