Integrating the Expressive Arts into Counseling Practice

by Degges-White, Suzanne; Davis, Nancy L., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780826106063
• ISBN10: 0826106064
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-10-27
• Publisher: Springer Pub Co

Summary

While traditional "talk" therapies remain at the foundation of counseling, the use of expressive and creative arts in conjunction with these methods can often deepen the healing process as well as expedite diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Integrating the Expressive Arts Into Counseling Practice is designed to provide readers with an understanding of the ways in which expressive arts counseling techniques can be productively integrated into the leading counseling modalities.

Table of Contents

Contributing Authors	p. xv
Foreword	p. xxi
Preface	p. xxiii
Acknowledgment	p. xxv
Introduction to the Use of Expressive Arts in Counseling	p. 1
Overview of the Expressive Arts	p. 1
Key Expressive Arts Modalities	p. 1
Visual Arts	p. 2
Music Therapy	p. 3
Drama Therapy	p. 3
Expressive Writing/Poetry Therapy	p. 4
Dance/Movement Therapy	p. 4
Applicability of Expressive Arts Across Diversities	p. 4
Summary	p. 6
Adlerian Theory	p. 7
History of Adlerian Theory	p. 7
Individual Psychology	p. 8
Goals and Process of Adlerian Counseling	p. 9
Theory Summary	p. 10
Adlerian Practice and the Creative Arts	p. 11
Play Therapy	p. 11
Bibliotherapy	p. 12
Expressive Arts Interventions	p. 13
Structured Multiple-Domain Family Drawing Technique	p. 13
Show Me Your Family in the Dollhouse Activity	p. 16
A Structured Discovery Bibliotherapy Technique	p. 18
Life Map Accordion Book	p. 20
Tissue Paper Collage	p. 22
Seeing the Client's World Through Images and Collage	p. 24
Solution-Focused Therapy	p. 29
Historical Context of Solution-Focused Therapy	p. 29
Basic Assumptions	p. 30
The Counseling Process	p. 31
Efficacy of Solution-Focused Therapy	p. 31
Implications for Counseling and the Expressive Arts	p. 32
Expressive Arts Interventions	p. 34
Drawing a Solution	p. 34
New Chapter Pamphlet Stitch Book	p. 37
Race Car Identification	p. 39
Discovering Solutions in the Sand	p. 41
Cognitive-Behavioral Theory	p. 45
Foundations of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy	p. 45
Basic Tenets	p. 46
Cognitions Composition	p. 46
The Counseling Process	p. 47
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Techniques and Integration of Expressive Arts	p. 49
Empirical Support for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy	p. 50
Expressive Arts Interventions	p. 51
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Drama in Two Acts	p. 51
Acting Out: Paradoxical Intention	p. 53
Felting with Family	p. 55
The Teapot Transition	p. 58
Reversal Moves for Problematic Thinking	p. 60
Choice Theory	p. 65
History of Choice Theory	p. 65
Core ideas and Concepts of Theory	p. 66
Human Nature	p. 66
Quality Worlds	p. 67
Mental Health	p. 69
Concerns Addressed by Choice Theory	p. 70
Total Behavior	p. 70
WDEP System	p. 71
Therapeutic Goals	p. 73
Multicultural Perspective	p. 74
Choice Theory and the Creative Arts	p. 74
Expressive Arts Interventions	p. 75
Floral Arrangements Depicting Quality World	p. 75
Choice-Mobile Activity	p. 77
The Peer Pressure Cooker ("Taking a Stand")	p. 79
"Fashion Statements are a Fashion Choice" Activity	p. 84
Existential Theory	p. 87
History of Existential Theory	p. 87
Core Concepts of Existential Psychotherapy	p. 88
Freedom	p. 88
Death	p. 89
Isolation	p. 89
Meaninglessness	p. 89
The Link to Anxiety, Authenticity, and Guilt	p. 90
Concerns Addressed by Existential Theory	p. 91
Existential Theory and the Creative Arts	p. 93
Overview of Art Therapy	p. 93
Identification of Existential Themes	p. 93
Expressive Arts Interventions	p. 94
Collecting Meaning: The Shadow Box as Existential Reflection	p. 94
Feelings Landscape	p. 96
Bridging the Gap of Self-Awareness	p. 98
Musical Dialogues	p. 101
Reframing With Mat Boards	p. 104
Feminist Theory	p. 107
Historical Developments or Foundations of Feminist Theory	p. 107
Development of Feminism	p. 107
Development of Feminist Theory in Counseling	p. 108
Differences Between Feminist Theory and Traditional Theories of Counseling	p. 108
Core Concepts of Feminist Theory	p. 109
Gender Roles	p. 109
Power	p. 110
Issues of Oppression and Marginalization (Intersections of Multiple Identities)	p. 110
Working With Hierarchies in Counseling and Psychotherapy	p. 110
Advocacy	p. 111
Concerns Addressed by Feminist Theory	p. 111
Philosophy, Rather Than Techniques or Tools	p. 111
Research Base and Efficacy	p. 112
Expressive Arts and Feminist Theory	p. 112
Flexibility as a Core Concept of Both Expressive Arts and Feminist Theory	p. 112
Exploration of Multiple Identities via the Expressive Arts	p. 113
Summary	p. 113
Expressive Arts Interventions	p. 114
A Musical Chronology and the Emerging Life Song	p. 114
Therapeutic Community Drum Circle	p. 117
Woman Craft Embroidery Hoop	p. 123
Altered Books and Changed Lives	p. 128
Gestalt Theory	p. 133
Historical Development	p. 133
Core Concepts of Gestalt Theory	p. 134
Research Base and Efficacy	p. 135
Gestalt Techniques and the Expressive Arts	p. 136
Expressive Arts Interventions	p. 138
"Empty Bear" Technique: Using Puppets With Adults	p. 138
E-Motion, E-Motion Shield	p. 142
Shadow Party	p. 144
The Boardroom	p. 147
Unpaid Bills	p. 150
Person-Centered Therapy	p. 157
Historical Developments	p. 157
Applications and Research Findings	p. 158
Expressive Arts Perspective	p. 159
Expressive Arts Interventions	p. 160
Postcard Poetry Slam	p. 160
Feeling Sculptures Made From Garbage	p. 163
Wall of Images	p. 166
Floratherapy: A Garden of Dreams	p. 168
Family of Origin Bouquet	p. 170
Client Mirror	p. 171
Using Metaphor in Facilitating Self-Awareness	p. 172
Empowerment Over Hurtful Words	p. 174
Personality Zoo	p. 178
Magic Wands	p. 180
Narrative Approaches	p. 183
Core Concepts of Narrative Therapy	p. 183
Concerns Addressed by Theory	p. 185
Narrative Approaches and the Expressive Arts	p. 186
Expressive Arts Interventions	p. 187
The Statement of Us	p. 187
Coconstructed Stories	p. 189
My Metaphor	p. 191
Fractions of Colors	p. 193
Yakima Time Ball (Adapted From a Traditional Native American Practice)	p. 195
Cherokee Gourd Painting (As Taught by Momfeather Erickson from Marion, Kentucky)	p. 197
A Multilevel Timeline	p. 199
Narrative Sandtray with Clients	p. 201
Integrative Theory in the Expressive Arts	p. 205
Historical Foundations of Integrative Expressive Arts Therapy	p. 206
Core Concepts	p. 206
Issues Addressed by Theory	p. 207
Integrative Theory and the Expressive Arts	p. 207
Expressive Arts Interventions	p. 209
Animal Medicine/Strength Shields	p. 209
Music-Inspired Poetic Sharing	p. 212
Naming and Claiming the Body	p. 214
The Box of the Self	p. 216
Clinical Supervision	p. 219
Theory	p. 219
Historical Developments	p. 220
Core Principles	p. 221
Gestalt Approach to Supervision	p. 221
Expressive Arts Interventions	p. 222
Expressive Arts Perspective	p. 223
Limitations of Expressive Arts Interventions	p. 225
Expressive Arts Interventions in Supervision	p. 225
Use of Drawings	p. 226
Use of Clay	p. 227
Role-Play	p. 228
Use of Objects	p. 229
Expressive Arts Interventions	p. 231
Bridge of Life	p. 231
Creating a Found Poem	p. 234
Collage (Case) Conceptualization	p. 236
Finding My Voice	p. 238
Using Sandtray in Supervision	p. 241
A Picture and a Thousand Words: Counseling Theory Student Mandala Collage	p. 249
Additional Clinical Uses of the Expressive Arts	p. 255
Adventure Therapy	p. 256
Child-Centered Play Therapy	p. 260
Sandplay Therapy	p. 265
Appendix: Summary Chart of Expressive Arts Activities	p. 271
Index	p. 275
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