Occupational Therapy

This collection of fun and adaptable activities, games, stories and handouts is a complete resource for supporting children coping with stress and difficult emotions. From engaging arts and crafts, to interactive stories and relaxing meditations, all the...

Transformation through Journal Writing is a grounded guide to self reflection through journaling for those in the helping professions. Journals are shown to be an effective method of self-care and self-development. Full of inspiring and original ideas,...

An updated take on a fundamental decision-making framework, this practical guide explores the dimensions of play therapy and how they apply to today's practitioner. In-depth case studies illustrate the interplay between theory and practice, demonstrating...

The quiet letting go of Autumn, the reflective stillness of Winter, the bright rebirth of Spring, and the flourishing warmth of Summer trace the natural path of grief as it grows and changes to fit the spaces left behind by those we love. Easy-to-use...

This book offers practical ideas on the combination of sensory integration theory principles with other evidence-based approaches in the evaluation and treatment of multifaceted issues in children with disabilities.Using the ICF Model, a Clinical...

This book addresses a key need for child therapists--how to actively involve parents in treatment and give them tools to support their child's healthy development. Known for her innovative, creative therapeutic approach, Paris Goodyear-Brown weaves...

Inner Journeying Through Art-Journaling introduces a holistic journaling process that combines art, art therapy, design theory and spiritual direction in order to attain personal balance, awareness of one's own inner processes, resolution of internal...

Many children who have experienced serious trauma are withdrawn and closed off, making it difficult to engage with them in therapy effectively. This book offers a compendium of therapeutic activities that will help children who have endured painful abuse...

One of the most unexpectedly useful things we can do when we're feeling glum or out of sorts is to look at pictures. The best works of art can lift our spirits, remind us of what we love and return perspective to our situation. A few moments in front of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781975174910Author Dr. Glen GillenFormat HardbackPage Count 1344Imprint Wolters Kluwer HealthPublisher Wolters Kluwer HealthWeight(grams) 2676g

A respected medical professional, family man, and keen athlete, Andrew Tillyard had a full and active life until a vehicle crash changed it all. He sustained a serious head injury and was airlifted to the hospital where he worked, having only just...

Creative methods can bring depth and new perspectives to the supervision process. This book proposes that a firm understanding of supervision theory is the vital foundation to utilising the power of creativity in reflection and learning, and demonstrates...

This ground-breaking book explores the theoretical, clinical and training application of integrating mindfulness with all of the arts therapies, and includes cutting-edge contributions from neuroscience. Written by pioneers and leaders in the arts...

The early years are the most critical period of learning for a child with autism. Therapeutic art-making can be a useful tool to tap into their imaginations and help them to express their thoughts and feelings. Art as an Early Intervention Tool for...

Discover 46 inspiring goddesses from cultures around the world and feel uplifted by their empowering stories as you colour.Goddess Colouring features 46 stunning goddess illustrations by artist Ana Jarén. Meet goddesses from a diverse range of cultures,...

Art Therapy and the Neuroscience of Trauma, 2nd edition, lays out a unified framework of neural plasticity and resilience and places it within a broader social context. Using a lens grounded in multicultural humility, renowned figures in art therapy have...

"Music triggered a healing process from within me. I started singing for the joy of singing myself and it helped me carry my recovery beyond the state I was in before I fell ill nine years ago to a level of well-being that I haven't had perhaps for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647391263Author Melissa LaVigneFormat PaperbackPage Count 194Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 239mm *...

The author presents a varied menu of ideas and experiences in many areas - in research, in diagnosis, and in psychotherapy, each using art media with patients of all ages. She integrates art, phenomenology and gestalt psychology, describing specific...

Schaverien painstakingly describes and defines "processes which have so far only been intuitively known to art therapists" (p6) by introducing and elaborating the psychoanalytical concepts of transference and countertransference in relation to the use of...

Rein in your anxiety with this simple guided journal.Worrying is human. Worry can help to keep us safe and warn us of potential dangers. But when worrying becomes anxiety, and begins to get in the way of our everyday lives, we need strategies to overcome...

* As heard on The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett *'A brilliant detective story about the sources of human creativity. I loved it' - Malcolm Gladwell'Important, entertaining, practical, and timely' - Arianna HuffingtonAnatomy of a Breakthrough is a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781894574006Author Gregg M. FurthFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Inner City BooksPublisher Inner City Books

Starting out in practice can be difficult and confusing. This guide for newly qualified occupational therapists provides an authoritative overview of what to expect in your role and work settings, and is full of practical guidance on how to make a good...

Winner of the Summer 2015 Academics' Choice Smart Book Award. Written by three experienced occupational therapists, this book offers a combination of theory and strategies. It is a perfect tool for those working with young children, but also broad enough...

This edited volume explores the singularity of embodiment and somatic approaches in the healing of trauma from a dramatherapy, theatre and performance perspective.Collating voices from across the fields of dramatherapy, theatre and performance, this book...

This is the latest edition of Garry Landreth's comprehensive text on creating therapeutic relationships with children through play.This book details Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), an evidence-based model, which stresses the importance of...

Occupational therapists use occupations and activities as not just a goal, but also as a treatment medium, therefore, they must understand both the uniqueness of a client's occupations and how an activity can be used therapeutically. To analyze the...

Occupational Therapy and Stroke guides newly qualified occupational therapists (and those new to the field of stroke management) through the complexities of treating people following stroke. It encourages and assists therapists to use their skills in...

While paediatric healthcare professionals view play as the treatment tool of choice for children under school age, the theory and practice underpinning play-based therapeutic approaches often remain less clear to individual practitioners. Paediatric...

Art Therapy, Trauma, and Neuroscience combines theory, research, and practice with traumatized populations in a neuroscience framework. The classic edition includes a new preface from the author discussing advances in the field.Recognizing the importance...

Nature-Based Play and Expressive Therapies addresses a wide range of healing modalities and case studies that can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments. Each chapter includes vignettes to support the interventions and approaches presented...

The profession of occupational therapy has a highly specialised language, but until now there have been no standard definitions of its key terms.Based on the work of the terminology project group of the European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher...

The central tenet of this innovative collection is that identity can be regarded as a performance, achieved through and in dialogue with others. The authors show that where neuro-degenerative disease restricts movement, communication and thought...

Eric Franklin's classic reference is back in a new full-color edition, complete with new material and exercises for instructors to use with their dancers, other performing artists, athletes, and classes.In Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, Third...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780877736585Author Shaun McNiffFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams)...

Joan Martin provides a detailed examination of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, food and occupational therapy. This book is a comprehensive resource for all those with an academic or professional interest in eating disorders and the social and cultural...

Principles of Assessment and Outcome Measurement for Allied Health Professionals The revised and updated second edition of Principles of Assessment and Outcome Measurement for Allied Health Professionals offers an authoritative guide for allied health...

This accessible book comprises a collection of 80 tried-and-tested exercises, with guidelines for applying them and advice for devising new ones. Liesl Silverstone offers a variety of exercises for a diverse and multicultural client base, such as guided...

The phrase 'art therapy' was first coined in 1942, but Susan Hogan's study begins in the latter part of the eighteenth century, when the arts were used as part of the 'moral treatment' method. In the nineteenth century psychological and anthropological...