Creative Psychotherapy: Applying the principles of neurobiology to play and expressive arts-based practice

by Eileen Prendiville (Editor)

Creative Psychotherapy brings together the expertise of leading authors and clinicians from around the world to synthesise what we understand about how the brain develops, the neurological impact of trauma and the development of play. The authors explain how to use this information to plan developmentally appropriate interventions and guide creative counselling across the lifespan.

The book includes a theoretical rationale for various creative media associated with particular stages of neural development, and examines how creative approaches can be used with all client groups suffering from trauma. Using case studies and exemplar intervention plans, the book presents ways in which creative activities can be used sequentially to support healing and development in young children, adolescents and adults.

Creative Psychotherapy will be of interest to mental health professionals working with children, adolescents and adults, including play and arts therapists, counsellors, family therapists, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists and teachers. It will also be a valuable resource for clinically oriented postgraduate students, and therapists who work with victims of interpersonal trauma.

214 pages, ebook

Published September 13, 2016

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Provided excellent theoretical knowledge and a great foundation for why creative therapies work. Most up to date and current trauma informed information. Found some of the later chapters somewhat repetitive but that’s to be expected with different authors. I will be making sure I add a copy of this book to my shelf as a play therapist.