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This classic book explores the role of drama, movement and music in therapy. It clearly explains the fundamental principles of movement and, with detailed use of case studies, its application in different therapeutic situations - in groups, with individuals, and with people with learning, physical or psychological difficulties.
List of contents
Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1. Principles of Movement. 2. Movement Work With Patients. 3. Movement Themes and Sequences as Starting-points. 4. Specific Ways of Using Movement in Therapy. 5. The Use of Drama in Therapy. 6. Drama Group at `Holyrood', South Leigh. 7. Mime and Speech. 8. Pilot Study for a Research Project Undertaken by Sesame. 9. Relaxation. 10. Relationship. 11. Response to Music. 12. Music as Therapy. General list of composers. Bibliography. Index.
About the author
Audrey Wethered is one of the few people still living who studied individually with Rudolf Laban. She has put his theory and approach into practice in her work. Now over 80 years old, she still works in the healing field and teaches students.
Summary
This classic book explores the role of drama, movement and music in therapy. It clearly explains the fundamental principles of movement and, with detailed use of case studies, its application in different therapeutic situations - in groups, with individuals, and with people with learning, physical or psychological difficulties.
