Dance and Other Expressive Art Therapies: When Words Are Not Enough / Edition 1

by Fran J. Levy

Overview

First published in 1996. One of the most pressing challenges to therapists is how to modify and implement methods for the special needs of differing populations. In Dance and Other Expressive Art Therapies, Fran Levy brings together leading practitioners who present exciting and creative approaches to treatment. Combing both theory and practice, the case studies are diverse and unique. Topics covered include sexual and physical abuse, addiction, co-dependency, anxiety, multiple personality disorders, aging and disturbed and disabled adolescents, children and infants. The contributors show to only diverse dynamics but specific approaches designed to meet a variety of psychological and physical problems. This volume is a key resource for dance, movement, drama, and art therapists. It demonstrates new and creative ways in the use the healing power of the arts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415912297
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/13/1995
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	284
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Fran Levy is a Psychotherapist/Creative Arts Therapist in private practice and Director of the Centre for the Arts in Psychotherapy in Brooklyn and New York City.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Part 1 Adults; Chapter 1 Nameless: A Case of Multiplicity, Fran J. Levy; Chapter 2 Dancing beyond Trauma: Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Bonnie Bernstein; Chapter 3 Mobilizing Battered Women: A Creative Step Forward, Meg Chang, Fern Leventhal; Chapter 4 “I Can't Have Me if I Don't Have You”: Working with the Borderline Personality, Joan Lavender, Wendy Sobelman; Chapter 5 Multiple Personality Disorder: A Group Movement Therapy Approach, Edith Z. Baum; Chapter 6 Walls of Addiction, M. Barbara Murray-Lane; Chapter 7 Movement as Metaphor: Treating Chemical Addiction, Sherry Rose; Chapter 8 Confronting Co-Dependency: A Psychodramatic Movement Therapy Approach, Eileen M. Lawlor; Chapter 9 Treating Anxiety: Four Case Exampls, Susan Kierr; Chapter 10 Dance/Movement Therapy with Aging Populations, Susan L. Sandel, Amy Scott Hollander; Part 2 Children; Chapter 11 Sue and Jon: Working with Blind Children, Judith Pines Fried; Chapter 12 Sandra: The Case of an Adopted Sexually Abused Child, Steve Harvey; Chapter 13 Early Intervention with Children at Risk for Attachment Disorders, Bette Blau, Debra Reicher; Chapter 14 Treating Children with Autism in a Public School System, Tina Erfer; Chapter 15 The Case of Warren: A KMP Approach to Autism, Susan Loman; Chapter 16 The “4's”: A Dance Therapy Program for Learning-Disabled Adolescents, Diane Duggan;

Editorial Reviews

"It is a thought-provoking, eye-opening picture of therapeutic possibilities for a daring, courageous counselor who is willing to be forever vigilant, forever learning, forever present. This book belongs on any counselor's shelf as a resource, packed full of information, insight, and creative ideas to enhance the therapeutic process—even for those counselors who would never dare to explore movement with their clients." — The Advocate
"Anyone interested in psychology and creativity must read this book ... the treatment of Sue and Jon, two blind children; Warren, an autistic child; and Sandra, a sexually abused little girl, are just three of the unforgettable cases." — Dr. Robert W. Siroka, Director, Psychodrama Training Institute, NY
"a compassionate and compelling portrayal of human problems and the methods used to resolve them. The authors ... describe countless creative approaches. All inspire meaningful expression and revelation." — Dr. Robert Landy, Director of Drama Therapy, NYU

From the Publisher

insight, and creative ideas to enhance the therapeutic process--even for those counselors who would never dare to explore movement with their clients
—(July/Aug 1996,Psychodrama Training Institute, NY)

The Advocate

Twenty-three scholars in anthropology, linguistics, and literature continue the work initiated by Robin Lakoff in the area of gender and language. The essays are timely and disseminate cultural power positions through studies of the Anita Hill-Clarence Thomas hearing, teenage magazines, and male resistance to female participation on the internet. The anthropologic contributions observe Butch/Femme speech patterns, contemporary slang, and "feminine" Japanese speech, as well as emerging discourses from African American Women and Latinas. Lacks an index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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