Creativity derives from biological changes during human evolution as a tool that is needed for survival. The successful use of creativity generates feelings of pleasure and self-esteem that are beneficial to health. In particular, it can help depression. This book talks about redefining the value to health of creativity.

Provides a practical introduction to the uses of arts and other creative processes to promote health and encourage healing. This book includes edited chapters from the original and second edition covering the therapeutic use of dance, drama, folklore and ritual, story telling and the visual arts. It is suitable for creative arts therapists.

Full title: 'Creative Therapy for Children with Autism, ADD and Aspergers'. Using Artistic Creativity to Reach, Teach, and Touch our Children. Activities, exercises and games to reduce hyperactivity, increase focus, decrease anger, develop fine motor skills and improve verbal skills. PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED IN JULY 2008 BUYERS' GUIDE.

Offers a practical reference tool which is both a guide to undergraduates and a reference tool for clinicians in the application of models and theories to practice.

Research Methods for Therapists provides a foundation for those undertaking a research project.

Includes information in the field of occupational therapy. This book provides a reference to words, their definitions, and various resources that are used in daily practice and academic training. It is suitable for occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistants, clinicians, faculty and students.

With an emphasis on the context of best practice in occupational therapy, this book has an approach based on evidence rehabilitation and accountability. This edition includes structured measures that allow this to be the only resource needed for measuring occupational performance, a chapter on participation measures and also appendices.

Grounded in current theory and treatment research, this highly practical book presents a comprehensive framework for assessing and treating health anxiety, including full-blown and milder (subclinical) forms of hypochondriasis.

Provides an overview of the profession and the practice of occupational therapy. This edition offers information on adult, geriatric, pediatric, and mental health practice. Each chapter includes review questions, along with additional case studies and student activities.

Offers an introduction to neuropsychology, functional neuroanatomy, neuropathology, clinical assessment, and the behavioural sequelae associated with neurological disturbance. This work provides understanding of the common neurological disorders. It is intended for health professionals.

Provides the reader with a step-by-step approach to organising a sensory stimulation programme for carers and other professionals working with people with physical, multiple or complex disabilities. This photocopiable resource also presents information on sensory stimulation within a framework that embraces the person's daily environment.

This authoritative volume, written by one of the world's leading pioneers in the field, provides an integrative framework for the practice of drama therapy.

Drawing on his wide experience, the author has included the activities that work. For the carers of people with dementia, this book is also of interest to occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, carers, care home providers, and family friends.

This text aims to explain music therapy's history, uses, relationship to other therapeutic techniques and clinical bases. Examples from work with adults and children demonstrate a synthesis between art and science.

This companion provides quick access to words, their definitions, and important resources used in everyday practice and the classroom. Over 3,600 terms are defined and 60 appendices are presented. Essential AOTA references are featured, including the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics - 2000.

Presents an introduction to evidence-based practice from an occupational therapy perspective.

Explores the political aspects of occupational therapy practice, developing this concept from the implications of occupational justice. The book discusses how practitioners may develop political awareness in order to achieve goals in community development, or towards occupational goals.

This edition has been completely updated and revised to offer the most information in the most efficient way to occupational therapists. It begins with a discussion of the uses and applications of occupational therapy theory and offers ways of thinking about and organizing the theory.

This text focuses on how environments (physical, social, cultural and institutional) can be used by occupational therapists to enable occupational performance with all clients. It should provide a framework to think about how environments fit into occupational therapy theory and practice.

Outlines and explains the rationale for using music therapy in child and family psychiatry. This book is useful for music therapists, psychiatrists, nurses and occupational therapists working with children and families, as well as music therapy trainers, their students and academics interested in music therapy.