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Writer's pictureRae Sabine

Grief and the Expressive Arts

The integration of the arts in psychotherapy is an emerging area of interest, particularly within the realm of bereavement. These approaches are commonly utilised in hospice programs, children’s grief camps, specialised programs for trauma or combat exposure, support for bereaved parents, widowed elders, suicide survivors, and various other contexts.


Practioners may encounter challenges in differentiating amongst the numerous approaches and techniques available in this field. It is essential to establish criteria for selecting appropriate techniques and determining the optimal timing for an approach. This book provides clear guidance by offering a well-structured frameworks that supports art based grief therapy.


This book consists of concise chapters that are easily accessible and focused, presenting practical methods that are illustrated through brief examples. It encompasses a diverse range of approaches, including music, creative writing, visual arts, dance and movement, theatre and performance, as well as multi-modal practices.


For any practitioner whether an expressive arts therapist, grief counsellor, or jusgt seeking a professionally oriented and scientifically grounded resource for guidance and inspiration, this book is an invaluable resource.




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