Introduction to Alternative and Complementary Therapies

by Trepper; Terry S

• ISBN13: 9780789022066
• ISBN10: 0789022060
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781136416033
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2008-03-04
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Therapeutic modalities that psychotherapists usually rely on-such as psychodynamic, humanistic, systems, cognitive, narrative, analytic, and solution-focused-are all verbal interventions. Introduction to Alternative and Complementary Therapies presents a comprehensive overview of therapeutic interventions that go beyond the standard verbal approaches to enrich talk therapy or provide healing on their own.

Table of Contents

About the Editors	p. ix
Contributors	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Why Should I Read This Book?	p. 1
What Are Alternative and Complementary Methods?	p. 3
Does Anyone Really Use Alternative/Complementary Therapies?	p. 3
Overview of the Book	p. 5
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Health	p. 9
Introduction	p. 9
Understanding the Concept of Mindfulness	p. 10
Cultivating Mindfulness Through Meditation	p. 11
The History of Mindfulness and Meditation	p. 14
Mindfulness and Health	p. 16
Clinical Applications of Mindfulness	p. 17
Case Studies	p. 22
Conclusion	p. 26
Spirituality	p. 31
Spirituality and Religion	p. 34
Why Should Spirituality and Religion Be Included in the Counseling Process?	p. 37
Ethical Issues	p. 41
Spirituality and Counseling	p. 42
Life Cycle Issues	p. 47
Treatment Approaches	p. 49
Conclusion	p. 59
Tearing the Darkness Down: Poetry As Therapy	p. 65
Introduction	p. 65
Language and Poetry	p. 67
History of Poetry Therapy	p. 69
Poetry Therapy in a Residential Treatment Center	p. 73
Training in Poetry Therapy	p. 74
Guidelines for the Practice of Poetry Therapy	p. 76
Poetry Therapy Group Guidelines	p. 79
Healing Elements of Poetry	p. 81
Case Study	p. 84
Art Therapy	p. 91
Description of Modality	p. 92
History	p. 94
Art Therapy Approaches	p. 97
Research on the Effectiveness of Art Therapy	p. 105
Validation of Art Therapy Instruments	p. 111
Guidelines on How to Use Art Therapy in Practice	p. 111
Case Study	p. 120
Contraindications for Art Therapy?	p. 122
Conclusion	p. 124
Psychodrama	p. 129
Introduction	p. 129
History of Psychodrama	p. 129
Theory of Psychodrama	p. 131
Instruments	p. 134
Phases of Psychodrama	p. 135
Main Techniques of Psychodrama	p. 139
Examples of Psychodrama in Different Settings	p. 143
Efficacy of Psychodrama	p. 147
Dance/Movement Therapy	p. 153
The Creative Arts Therapies' Field and Dance/Movement Therapy	p. 153
American Dance Therapy Association	p. 154
Definition, Premises, and Practitioners of DMT	p. 155
DMT As a Creative, Psychodynamic Therapeutic Process	p. 156
Employment Settings	p. 157
Variety of DMT Treatment Approaches	p. 157
Research-Based Evidence of Effectiveness	p. 164
Guidelines for the Use of DMT	p. 165
Short-Term Psychodynamic DMT	p. 168
Long-Term Psychodynamic DMT	p. 170
Conclusion	p. 177
Music Therapy	p. 179
Definition	p. 179
History of Music Therapy	p. 185
Why Music?	p. 189
Music Therapy Techniques	p. 196
Conclusion	p. 211
Levels of Treatment	p. 212
Music In Therapy or Music As Therapy	p. 214
Case Studies	p. 214
Summary Statement	p. 217
Therapists and Animals: Demystifying Animal-Assisted Therapy	p. 223
People and Their Pets	p. 224
Animals and Healing	p. 225
Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI)	p. 228
The History of Animal-Assisted Therapy	p. 229
Animal-Assisted Therapy in Psychotherapy	p. 230
Integrating AAT into Psychotherapy Practice	p. 235
The Need for Further Research	p. 240
Guidelines for Developing an AAT Program	p. 241
Animal Welfare	p. 242
Conclusion	p. 243
Touch Therapies	p. 247
Touch in Psychotherapy	p. 248
Reiki	p. 254
Therapeutic Touch	p. 258
Massage As Touch Therapy	p. 262
Ethical and Legal Issues	p. 265
Resources for Further Exploration	p. 271
Index	p. 281
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