The Creative Arts in Counseling presents an evidence-based exploration of how expressive therapies can be used effectively with clients of all ages and backgrounds. After an introduction to the history and benefits of using the arts in counseling, Dr. Gladding discusses the therapeutic use of music; dance/movement; imagery; visual arts; writing/literature; drama; humor; play; animal-assisted therapy; and horticulture, nature, and wilderness therapies. Text features include a new section on incorporating the creative arts in telebehavioral counseling, two-part chapter overviews, 96 creative reflections for self-discovery, 145 exercises for use in session, and a listing of creative arts and art therapies websites.
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Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface vii
Acknowledgments xi
About the Author xiii
Chapter 1 History of, Rationale for, and Benefits of Using the Arts in Counseling 1
Chapter 2 Music and Counseling 25
Chapter 3 Dance and Movement in Counseling 53
Chapter 4 Imagery and Counseling 75
Chapter 5 Visual Arts and Counseling 95
Chapter 6 Writing and Literature in Counseling 129
Chapter 7 Drama and Counseling 161
Chapter 8 Humor in Counseling 187
Chapter 9 Play in Counseling 205
Chapter 10 Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling 221
Chapter 11 Horticultural, Nature, and Wilderness Therapies 233
Chapter 12 Trends in Counseling and the Creative Arts 247
Chapter 13 Creative Arts Exercises 263
Appendix
General Creative Arts and Art Therapies Websites 293
References 297
Subject Index 359
Name Index 381
Über den Autor
Samuel T. Gladding, Ph D, is a professor in the Department of Counseling at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.