Therapeutic modalities that psychotherapists usually rely on - such as psychodynamic, humanistic, systems, cognitive, narrative, analytic and solution focused - are verbal interventions. This title presents a comprehensive overview of complementary and alternative therapeutic interventions that go beyond the standard verbal approaches.

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