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Bibliography
Intermodal Expressive Arts – Foundations/Philosophy/General Practices
- Hillman, James. A Blue Fire, selected writings. Harper & Row 1989
- Hillman, James. Revisioning Psychology. Harper Perennial 1976
- Hillman, James and Ventura, Michael. We’ve had a Hundred Years of Psychotherapy and the World’s Getting Worse. Harper Collins 1993
- Knill, Paolo; Barba, Helen Nienhaus & Fuchs, Margo N. Minstrels of Soul: Intermodal Expressive Therapy. EGS Press 1995
- Knill, Paolo J., Levine, Ellen G. and Levine, Stephen K. Principles and Practice of Expressive Arts Therapy, towards a Therapeutic Aesthetics, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005
- Levine, Ellen G. Tending the Fire, Studies in Art, Therapy and Creativity. Palmerston Press 1995
- Levine, Stephen K. and Levine, Ellen G. (ed.). Foundations of Expressive Arts Therapy, theoretical and clinical perspectives, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1999
- Levine, Stephen K. Poiesis, the Language of Psychology and the Speech of the Soul. Palmerston Press 1992
- Levine, Stephen K. Trauma, Tragedy, Therapy, the Arts and Human Suffering. Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2009
- McNiff, Shaun. Art as Medicine, Creating a Therapy of the Imagination. Shambala Publictions 1992
- Nelson, M.D., John E. Healing the Split: Integrating Spirit into Our Understanding of the Mentally Ill. State University of New York Press: New York 1994
- Rogers, Natalie. The Creative Connection, Expressive Arts as Healing, Science & Behavior Books Inc., 1993
Arts in Education/Social Change & Educational Theory/Philosophy
- Dewey, John. Art as Experience. Berkeley Publishing Group: New York 1934
- Caldwell, Brian and Vaughan, Tanya. Transforming Education through the Arts. Routledge 2012
- Childs, Christopher. The Spirit’s Terrain. Creativity, Activism, and Transformation. Beacon Press 1998
- Craft, Anita; Gardner, Howard & Claxton, Guy (Eds.) Creativity, Wisdom, and Trusteeship: Exploring the Role of Education. Corwin Press/SAGE 2008
- Greene, Maxine. Releasing the Imagination, Essays on Education, the Arts, and Social Change. John Wiley & Sons Inc. 1995
- Kaplan, Frances F. (ed.). Art Therapy and Social Action. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007
- Krenksy, Beth and Lowe Steffen, Seana. Engaging Classrooms and Communities through Art, a Guide to Designing and Implementing Community-based Art Education. AltaMira Press 2009
- Levine, Ellen G. and Levine, Stephen K. (ed.). Art in Action, Expressive Arts Therapy and Social Change. Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011
- Naidus, Beverly. Arts for Change, Teaching Outside the Frame. New village Press 2009
- Ross, Malcolm. Cultivating the Arts in Education and Therapy. Routledge: London/New York. 2011
- Vicky Karkou (Ed.) Arts Therapies in Schools: Research and Practice. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010
Dance/Movement, Body awareness
- Adler, Janet. Offering from the Conscious Body, the Discipline of Authentic Movement. Inner Traditions 2002
- Bloom, Katya and Shreeves, Rosa. Moves – a Sourcebook of Ideas for Body Awareness and Creative Movement. Routledge 2004
- Chodorow, Joan. Dance Therapy & Depth Psychology: The Moving Imagination. Routledge:London & New York 1991
- Dychtwald, Ken. Bodymind. Pantheon Books 1977
- Halprin, Daria. The Expressive Body in Life, Art and Therapy. Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2003
- Hartley, Linda. Wisdom of the Body Moving, an Introduction to Body-Mind Centering. North Atlantic Books 1989
- Heller, Joseph and Henklin, William A. Bodywise. Wingbow Press 1986, 1991
- Juhan, Deane. Job’s Body: A Handbook for Bodywork. Station Hill Press 1987
- Kepner, James I. Body Process: A Gestalt Approach to Working with the Body in Psychotherapy. Gestalt Institute of Cleveland press 1987
- Kraus, Richard; Hilsendager, Sarah Chapman & Dixon, Brenda. History of the Dance in Art and Education (Third Edition). Prentiss Hall: New Jersey 1991
- Lewis, Penny. Theoretical Approaches in Dance-Movement Therapy, Vol. 1 & 2. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company 1984
- Lowen, Alexander. Bioenergetics (1975) Penguin Books Depression and the Body (1972) Penguin
- Lowen, Alexander. The Betrayal of the Body(1967) Collier Books
- Lowen, Alexander. The Language of the Body (1958) Collier Books
- Lowen, Alexander. The Spirituality of the Body (1990) MacMillan
- McHose, Caryn and Frank, Kevin. How Life Moves, Exlorations in Meaning and Body Awareness. North Atlantic Books 2006
- Olsen, Andrea. Body and Earth, an Experiential Guide. Middlebury College Press 2002
- Olsen, Andrea. BodyStories. A Guide to Experiential Anatomy. Station Hill Press 1991
- Payne, Helen (ed.) Dance Movement Therapy: Theory and Practice. Routledge
- Stanton-Jones, Kristina. An Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy in Psychiatry. Routledge 1992
- Tufnell, Miranda & Crickmay, Chris. A Widening Field: Journeys in Body and Imagination. Dance Books:Hampshire, England 2004
- Tufnell, Miranda & Crickmay, Chris. Body, Space, Image: Notes towards improvisation and performance. Dance Books 1990
Ritual, Storytelling and Creative Writing
- Ayres, Elizabeth. Writing the Wave, Inspired Rides for Aspiring Writers. Perigree Book 1997
- Bell, Catherine. Ritual: Perspectives & Dimensions. OUP, USA 2010 Bell, Catherine. Ritual Theory, Ritual Practice. OUP, USA 2010
- Bettelheim, Bruno. The Uses of Enchantment, the Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales. Penguin Books (1991) 1976
- Bolton, Gillie; Field, Victoria & Thompson, Kate (Eds.) Writing Works: A Resource Handbook for Therapeutic Writing Workshops and Activities. Jessica Kingsley 2006
- Bolton, Gillie. The Therapeutic Potential of Creative Writing: Writing Myself. Jessica Kingsley Publishers 1999
- Bolton, Gillie. Write Yourself, Creative Writing and Personal Development. Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011
- Campbell, Joseph. Creative Mythology: The Masks of God. Penguin 1968 Campbell, Joseph. Primitive Mythology: The Masks of God. Penguin 1959
- Gersie, Alida. Reflections on Therapeutic Storymaking, the Use of Stories in Groups. Jessica Kingsley Publishers 1997
- Gersie, Alida and King, Nancy. Storymaking in Education and Therapy. Jessica Kingsley Publishers 1990
- Metzger, Deena. Writing for Your Life: A Guide and Companion to the Inner Worlds. Harper: San Francisco 1992
- Nelson, G. Lynn. Writing and Being, Taking Back our Lives through the Power of Language. Innisfree Press 1994
- Steinman, Louise. The Knowing Body: The Artist as Storyteller in Contemporary Performance. North Atlantic Books:Berkeley 1995
- Walton, Todd and Toomay, Mindy. The Writer’s Path, a Guidebook for Your Creative Journey, Exercises, Essays and Examples. Ten Speed Press 2000
Theater, Psychodrama/Dramatherapy, Sandtray & Playtherapy
- Axline, Virginia M. Dibs in Search of Self
- Axline, Virginia M. Play Therapy, Ballantine 1974
- Bogart, Anne & Landau, Tina. The Viewpoints Book: A Practical Guide to Viewpoints & Composition. Theatre Communications Group: New York 2005
- Bradway, K., Signell, K.A., Spare, G.H., Stewart, C.T., Thompson, C. Sandplay Studies. Origins, Theory & Practice. Sigo Press 1981
- Bromfield, Richard. Playing for Real: A Child Therapist Explores the World of Play Therapy and the Inner Worlds of Children. Plume: 1993
- Callery, Dymphna. Through the Body: A Practical Guide to Physical Theatre. (Exploration and exercises in devising, mask-work, play, complicité and total theatre) Routledge:New York & NHB:London 2001
- Crimmens, Paula. Drama Therapy and Storymaking in Special Education. Jessica kingsley 2006
- Dundas, Evalyn T. Symbols Come Alive in the Sand. Conventure Ltd.:London 1978
- Jennings, Sue & Minde, Ase. Art Therapy and Dramatherapy, Masks of the Soul. Jessica Kingsley Publishers 1993
- Moustakas, Clark E. Psychotherapy with Children: The Living Relationship. Carron Publishers 1959 (one of the first play therapists)
- O’Connor, Kevin J. The Play Therapy Primer: An Integration of Theories and Techniques. John Wiley & Sons: 1991
- Rogers Mitchell, Rie & Friedman, Harriet S. Sandplay, Past, Present & Future. Routledge 1994
- Williams, Anthony. The Passionate Technique, Strategic Psychodrama with Individuals, Families and Groups. Routledge 1989
Visual Arts Therapy
- Case, Caroline and Dalley, Tessa. The Handbook of Art Therapy. Routledge 1992
- Cassou, Michell and Cubley, Steward. Life, Paint and Passion, Reclaiming the Magic of Spontaneous Expression. G.P.Putnam’s Sons 1995
- Dalley, Tessa (ed.). Art as Therapy, an Introduction to the Use of Art as a Therapeutic Technique. Routledge 1984
- Koff-Chapin, Deborah. Drawing Out Your Soul, The Touch Drawing Handbook. The Centre for Touch Drawing 1996 (the creator of the Soul Cards I & II sets)
- Landgarten, Helen B. Family Art Psychotherapy: A Clinical Guide and Casebook. Brunner/Mazel:New York 1987
- Naumburg, Margaret. Dynamically Oriented Art Therapy, its Principles and Practice. Grune and Stratton Inc. 1966
- Wadeson, Harriet. Art Psychotherapy. John Wiley & Sons Inc. 1980
- Wadeson, Harriet. The Dynamics of Art Psychotherapy. John Wiley & Sons Inc. 1987
Music/sound therapy
- Andrews, Ted. Sacred Sounds, Magic & Healing through Words & Music. 1992
- Hart, Mickey. Drumming at the Edge of Magic: A Journey into the Spirit of Percussion. HarperSanFrancisco 1992
- Stewart, R.J. The Spiritual Dimesnions of Music: Altering Consciousness for Inner Development. Inner Traditions International 1990
- Teck, Katherine. Ear Training for the Body, a Dancer’s Guide to Music. A Dance Horizons Book 1994
Research
- Gilroy, Andrea. Art Therapy, Research and Evidence-based Practice. Sage Publications 2006
- McNiff, Sean. Art-Based Research. Jessica Kingsley 1998
- Mills, Geoffrey E. Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher (3rdEdition). Pearson/Merrill Prentice Hall 2007
Art Activities & Guides (personal & professional)
- Berry, Jill K. Personal Geographies: Explorations in Mixed Media Mapmaking. North Light Books: Cinncinati Ohio No year available
- Borrup, Tom. The Creative Community Builder’s Handbook, How to Transform Communities Using Local Assets, Art, and Culture. Fieldstone Alliance 2011
- Carriker, Pam. Art at the Speed of Life: motivation + inspiration for making mixed-media art every day. Interweave Press 2010
- Cassou, Michael & Cubley, Stewart. Life, Paint and Passion: Reclaiming the Magic of Spontaneous Expression. Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam: New York 1995
- Darley, Suzanne & Heath, Wende. The Expressive Arts Activity Book, A resource for Professionals. Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2008
- Diaz, Adriana. Freeing the Creative Spirit, Drawing on the Power of Art to Tap the Magic & Wisdom Within. HarperCollins 1992
- Maisel, Eric. Fearless Creating: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting and Completeing Your Work of Art. Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam 1995
- McDonald, Quinn. Raw Art Journaling: Making Meaning, Making Art. North Light Books: Cinncinati Ohio 2011
- Silverstone, Liesl. Art Therapy Exercises, Inspirational and Practical Ideas to Stimulate the Imagination. Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2009
- www.CreativeMixedMedia.comfor more books and ideas
Active Imagination/Jungian Psychology
- Johnson, Robert A. Inner Work: Using Dreams & Active Imagination for Personal Growth: Using Dreams and Active Imagination for Personal Growth. HarperSanFrancisco 1991
- Johnson, Robert A. Owning Your Own Shadow: Understanding the Dark Side of the Psyche. HarperSanFrancisco 1994
- Jung, Carl G. (Author) & Chodorow, Joan (Ed.) Jung on Active Imagination. Princeton University Press 1997
- Nichols, Sallie. Jung and Tarot: An Archetypal Journey. Samuel Weiser, Inc. 1980
- Williams, Strephon Kaplan. The Jungian-Senoi Dreamwork Manual: A Step-by-Step Introduction to Working with Dreams. Journey Press: Berkeley 1980
General/Spiritual/Miscellaneous
- Bayles, David & Orland, Ted. Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking. Capra Press 1993
- Cameron, Julia. The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to higher Creativity. Jeremy P. Tarcher/Perigee 1992
- Grey, Alex. The Mission of Art. Shambala Publications 1998
- Markova, Dawna. The Art of the Possible, a Compassionate Approach to Understanding the Way People Think, Learn & Communicate. Conari Press 1991
- Pallasmaa, Juhani. The Eyes of the Skin, Architechture and the Senses. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 2005
- Rosengarten, Arthur. Tarot and Psychology, Spectrums of Possibility. Paragon House 2000
- Roth, Gabrielle. Maps to Ecstacy, Teachings of an Urban Shaman, New World Library 1989
