Integrating the Expressive Arts Into Counseling Practice: Theory-Based Interventions (2nd Edition) – eBook

Description

Revised and expanded, Integrating the Expressive Arts Into Counseling Practice, 2^nd Edition (PDF) offers an enriched exploration into the therapeutic landscape, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of how expressive arts can enhance counseling practices. This groundbreaking ebook stands out as the first of its kind to seamlessly blend expressive arts counseling techniques with essential theories in counseling and psychology, making it an invaluable resource for both students and practitioners alike.

This **second edition** has undergone significant enhancements, including the introduction of new chapters that delve into critical areas such as Neuroscience and Counseling, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Mindfulness and Counseling, Trauma-Informed Counseling, and Family Counseling. These additions aim to spotlight the importance of cultural and diversity considerations in therapeutic settings, fostering a more inclusive approach throughout the text. With over 30 newly added interventions, complete with engaging video graphics and animal-assisted strategies, this updated edition sheds light on the neuroscientific foundations underlying expressive arts therapies.

Each chapter in this textbook meticulously reviews a specific therapeutic theory, elucidating how expressive and creative techniques can be harmoniously integrated within that framework. With a collection of more than 90 field-tested interventions crafted by top professionals, readers will find immediate, actionable techniques to implement in their counseling practices.

What’s New in the 2nd Edition:

• Comprehensive Instructor’s materials.
• Completely updated references throughout.
• Over 30 new interventions that include videography techniques.
• Diverse cultural perspectives incorporated in every chapter.
• New topics covering Neuroscience and Counseling, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed Counseling, Animal-Assisted Therapy, and Family Counseling integrated with Expressive Arts.

Key Features:

• Offers immediate application of interventions in various therapeutic settings.
• Discusses relevant populations, settings, and diagnoses for each intervention.
• Features over 90 expressive art interventions presented in a clear, step-by-step format.
• Covers a range of art forms including visual arts, writing, bibliotherapy, movement, dance, drama, music, puppetry, and sand play.
• Integrates expressive arts techniques with 12 foundational theories of counseling and psychology.

What Others Are Saying

“When I used it, I felt it was a very helpful resource, linking work with the arts to the theoretical foundations of counseling.” ― Sally S. Atkins, EdD, Professor Emerita, Founding Director of Expressive Arts, Appalachian State University

“Students appreciate the activities as they help deepen their understanding of the counseling theories discussed in class. This book provides practical application. Although some activities are detailed and class time is limited for practice, we explore how these can be utilized in therapy groups. Integrating the Expressive Arts Into Counseling Practice 2e is concise and highly focused, making it a favorite among our students!” ― Judy A. Schmidt, EdD, CRC, LPCA, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

NOTE: This product includes the ebook Integrating the Expressive Arts Into Counseling Practice: Theory-Based Interventions 2nd Edition in PDF format only. Access codes are not included.