Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies Book

About the Editors
Contributors

Chapter 1. Introduction (Anne Strozier)
Why Should I Read This Book?
What Are Complementary and Alternative Methods?
Does Anyone Really Use Complementary/Alternative 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
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
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