Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Contemporary Approaches to Personal and Professional Development in PsychotherapyConnecting to our inner lives can foster healing, self-development and self-awareness. This unique book looks in depth at ten major contemporary psychotherapeutic approaches which all use inner dialogue as a way of developing both professionally and personally. ...

Evaluation is crucial to the development and sustainability of Arts Therapy and Arts & Health practices. This guide supports practitioners in their quest to integrate thorough evaluation procedures in their everyday practices by providing practical guidance for designing, planning and implementing bespoke evaluation projects. Based on the...

A Professional's Guide to Culturally-Sensitive Cognitive Training with Older AdultsCreativity stimulates older adults both mentally and emotionally, regardless of their cultural background, which can have numerous cognitive and social benefits.  This guidebook outlines culturally competent strategies, which are essential for effective...

There is a rapidly emerging and developing area of music therapy practice that uses electronic music technologies in a range of therapeutic and clinical settings to help clients with complex needs. This edited volume explains cutting edge technologies and how to apply these tools in practice.  With contributions from leading experts in the...

A Guide for Therapists, Artists and Arts TherapistsThe many unfounded myths and fears that surround working with people at the end of their lives are dispelled in this thoughtful book, and the authors provide both practical and emotional support for those involved in caring for dying patients. The book covers everything from the philosophy behind...

A guide for friends, family and professionalsMeet Harry - a young boy who stutters. Harry invites readers to learn about what it is like to stutter from his perspective and how it affects his daily life and makes him feel. He talks about techniques that can help reduce stuttering and describes how friends, family and others can help him to feel at...