Introduction to Alternative and Complementary Therapies

Abstract

* 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