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Author:   Bernie Warren (University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.566kg
ISBN:  

9780415404037

ISBN 10:   0415404037
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   31 January 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"Warren, Looking Backwards, Looking Forwards: A Preface and Introduction to Using the Creative Arts in Therapy and Healthcare. Warren, Guidelines, Preparations and Practical Hints: A Brief Checklist for Workshop Leaders. Warren, Don’t Forget to Breathe and Smile: Breathing Exercises as Warm-ups for Art Activities in Healthcare Settings. Watling, James, Folklore and Ritual as a Basis for Creative Therapy. Nadeau, Using the Visual Arts to Expand Personal Creativity. Warren, Coaten, Dance: Developing Self-image and Self-expression Through Movement. Yon, Expanding Human Potential Through Music. Warren, Drama: Using the Imagination as a Stepping-stone for Personal Growth. Neill, Storymaking and Storytelling: Weaving the Fabric That Creates Our Lives. Welch, Creating Community: Ensembling Performance Using Masks, Puppets and Theatre. Rollins, Arts for Children in Hospitals: Helping to Put the ""Art"" Back in Medicine. Pointe, Serviss, Friends Arts in Healthcare Programs at The University of Alberta Hospital: Fostering a Healing Environment. Warren, Healing Laughter: The Role and Benefits of Clown-doctors Working in Hospitals and Healthcare. Schamberger, Songlines: Developing Innovative Arts Programs for Use with Children Who Are Visually Impaired or Brain Injured. Spitzer, Laughterboss: Introducing a New Position in Aged Care."

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Reviews of the second edition: 'Inspiration and guidance for attempts to engage patients in creative activity' - Nursing Times 'A practical introduction to a rapidly developing field ... the authors are keen to demystify the arts, making them approachable for all and with so many practical and useful hints they have clearly succeeded.' - British Journal of Medical Psychology

Reviews of the second edition: Inspiration and guidance for attempts to engage patients in creative activity. - Nursing Times A practical introduction to a rapidly developing field ... the authors are keen to demystify the arts, making them approachable for all and with so many practical and useful hints they have clearly succeeded. - British Journal of Medical Psychology

Author Information

Bernie Warren is professor of Drama and Education in the Community in the School of Dramatic Arts, University of Windsor, Ontario Canada. He is also the Artistic Director of the Fools for Health clown-doctor Program

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