Introduction to Alternative and Complementary Therapies

Discover creative new ways to facilitate the therapeutic process Therapeutic modalities that psychotherapists usually rely on--such as psychodynamic, humanistic, systems, cognitive, narrative, analytic and solution focused--are all verbal interventions. Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies presents a comprehensive overview of complementary and alternative therapeutic interventions that go beyond the standard verbal approaches. The therapies presented in this book--including mindfulness and meditation, spirituality, poetry therapy, art therapy, psychodrama, dance/movement therapy, music therapy, animal-assisted therapy, and touch therapy--provide the reader with creative non-traditional modalities that are effective in conjunction with traditional treatment, or as substitutes. They may enrich talk-therapy, especially when therapists and/or clients get stuck, or they may provide healing on their own. Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies explains the basics about how these nontraditional therapies work and provides vivid examples for utilizing them in treatment. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field of expertise, and includes a description of the approach, research evidence about its effectiveness, guidelines on how to use the therapy in practice, and case examples. This excellent volume also provides practitioners with a wide range of resources, including Web sites, information on state and national organizations, accrediting board info, and more. Topics in Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies include: the mind-body relationship ways to integrate spirituality in counseling the healing components of poetry research studies on art therapy different techniques available in Psychodrama using body movement as a means of expressing conflicts and desires how music therapy promotes positive changes in the client the healing aspects of animals and much more! Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies is a horizon-expanding guide for therapists, social workers, psychologists, counselors, physicians, educators, and students.

Table of Contents:
About the Editors Contributors Chapter 1. Introduction (Anne L. Strozier) Why Should I Read This Book? What Are Alternative and Complementary Methods? Does Anyone Really Use Alternative/Complementary Therapies? Overview of the Book Chapter 2. Mindfulness, Meditation, and Health (Jeff Brantley, Dawn Doucette, and Ann Lindell) Introduction Understanding the Concept of Mindfulness Cultivating Mindfulness Through Meditation The History of Mindfulness and Meditation Mindfulness and Health Clinical Applications of Mindfulness Case Studies Conclusion Chapter 3. Spirituality (Mary P. Van Hook) Spirituality and Religion Why Should Spirituality and Religion Be Included in the Counseling Process? Ethical Issues Spirituality and Counseling Life Cycle Issues Treatment Approaches Conclusion Chapter 4. Tearing the Darkness Down: Poetry As Therapy (Perie J. Longo) Introduction Language and Poetry History of Poetry Therapy Poetry Therapy in a Residential Treatment Center Training in Poetry Therapy Guidelines for the Practice of Poetry Therapy Poetry Therapy Group Guidelines Healing Elements of Poetry Case Study Chapter 5. Art Therapy (Laura A. Cherry) Description of Modality History Art Therapy Approaches Research on the Effectiveness of Art Therapy Validation of Art Therapy Instruments Guidelines on How to Use Art Therapy in Practice Case Study Contraindications for Art Therapy? Conclusion Chapter 6. Psychodrama (Trudy K. Duffy) Introduction History of Psychodrama Theory of Psychodrama Instruments Phases of Psychodrama Main Techniques of Psychodrama Examples of Psychodrama in Different Settings Efficacy of Psychodrama Chapter 7. Dance/Movement Therapy (Irma Dosamantes-Beaudry) The Creative Arts Therapies’ Field and Dance/Movement Therapy American Dance Therapy Association Definition, Premises, and Practitioners of DMT DMT As a Creative, Psychodynamic Therapeutic Process Employment Settings Variety of DMT Treatment Approaches Research-Based Evidence of Effectiveness Guidelines for the Use of DMT Short-Term Psychodynamic DMT Long-Term Psychodynamic DMT Conclusion Chapter 8. Music Therapy (Jennifer Jones) Definition History of Music Therapy Why Music? Music Therapy Techniques Conclusion Levels of Treatment Music In Therapy or Music As Therapy Case Studies Summary Statement Chapter 9. Therapists and Animals: Demystifying Animal-Assisted Therapy (Aubrey H. Fine and Pamela F. Beiler) People and Their Pets Animals and Healing Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) The History of Animal-Assisted Therapy Animal-Assisted Therapy in Psychotherapy Integrating AAT into Psychotherapy Practice The Need for Further Research Guidelines for Developing an AAT Program Animal Welfare Conclusion Chapter 10. Touch Therapies (Anne L. Strozier, Catherine E. Randall, and Erin Kuhn) Touch in Psychotherapy Reiki Therapeutic Touch Massage As Touch Therapy Ethical and Legal Issues Appendix. Resources for Further Exploration Index Reference Notes Included

About the Author :
Terry S Trepper, Anne Strozier, Joyce E Carpenter, Lorna L Hecker

Review :
"This collection is a rarity: the editors provide a clear conceptual framework to assist authors, the authors use the framework to inform their analyses of athlete development in each of nine nation-states, and the editors use the chapters to write a concluding chapter that identifies the complex social, economic, political, and historical factors that shape processes of creating elite athletes in today's societies. As a result, this collection comes together in a way that will keep readers engaged and leave them better informed about sports in society." Jay Coakley, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Sociology, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, USA "In the lead up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, with many predicting that China is about to take the lead in the 'global sporting arms race', this is a very timely book. Houlihan and Green have taken the cross-cultural study of high performance sport development systems to a new level. Using sophisticated analytical tools for the comparison of national sport policies this book takes important steps towards understanding how and why countries compete in the 'global sporting arms race'. These are important questions when governments compete to spend many millions to host sporting mega events and develop competitive athletes, often at the expense of urgent social needs in their countries." Professor Peter Donnelly, Director, Centre for Sport Policy Studies, University of Toronto